Reducing suicide during the holidays
The fact that more officers die at their own hands than at the hands of criminals has roused a nationwide call to action. Read More
Health/Wellness
Not the first to respond
Agencies are calling off certain calls to prevent suicide by cop
When a loved one is in psychological distress, people reach out to the police in hopes officers can intervene before tragedy strikes. Plumas County, California, Sheriff-Coroner Greg Hagwood, however, has […] Read More
The emotional toll of being a police officer
As the summer months heat up, violent crime will increase significantly in cities across the country, bringing an onslaught of national media coverage about deadly incidents involving the police. Read More
How do you handle crisis?
Advice from a counselor who’s been in the field
Soldier, police officer, firefighter and medic. They all have one thing in common: They all know crisis. Read More
Are you able to turn it off?
Tips for enjoying your time off duty
I listened to an interview with Mike Tyson, and he talked about his old trainer Constantine “Cus” D’Amato. Read More
