First Responder Heart Health
This unique cardiac and metabolic screening program, specifically designed for the heart health of first responders, is now available to individuals
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The traits that make a good officer can mask obsessive-compulsive disorder, and knowing the difference helps officers, supervisors and peer support teams spot it early
Lessons from implementing mandatory wellness visits reveal how agencies can build employee trust and strengthen supervisor support
A law enforcement veteran reflects on the guilt and unanswered questions that follow losing colleagues to suicide — and the importance of remembering their lives without blaming ourselves
Recreation-based wellness programs such as Next18 are offering first responders tools to address stress, burnout and trauma outside the traditional therapy setting
Think of cardio as practice at being uncomfortable without being in danger, and research says it may pay off when the stress is real
Retired Chief Deputy Rosanne Richeal explains how chronic stress narrows an officer’s ability to think clearly, and the quick, practical ways to recover between calls
