What is depression?
Studies estimate a high rate of major depressive disorder (commonly known as simple depression) among police officers, ranging in prevalence from 25% and up to nearly 50% when combined with […] Read More
News
Alabama SRO receives moving thank-you letter for rescuing children held hostage
An Alabama school resource officer (SRO) was moved to tears after reading a letter from a mother thanking him for rescuing her daughter from an armed man nine years ago. […] Read More
Creating and maintaining effective peer support
Every officer has the moral responsibility to support and assist their colleagues
One of the most vital needs for any police executive, manager or supervisor is to proactively work with the leaders of their agency to create mechanisms for wellness for officers […] Read More
Indiana police invest in bulletproof windshields after shooting death of officer
The city of Elwood, Indiana, has decided to invest in stronger windshields for its police cruisers after one of its officers was shot to death in his car. Following an […] Read More
Downshifting after work
Help your brain and body recover with these helpful tips
At some point in your career, you have probably heard someone say, “Don’t bring the job home.” In theory, this sounds like a great idea. As a living and breathing […] Read More
New Orleans officials push to end federal oversight of police department
New Orleans officials filed a motion on August 16 seeking to end federal oversight of its police department after a decade. The New Orleans Police Department has been under a […] Read More
