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Officer Safety and Wellness Resources - United States …

(5 days ago) WebOfficer Safety and Wellness Resources. The Department of Justice is committed to supporting law enforcement officer health and wellness—healthy officers are critical to building healthy and safe communities. This collection assembles several dozen articles, podcasts, infographics, trainings, webinars, and other publications produced …

https://www.justice.gov/asg/officer-safety-and-wellness-resources

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Police Stress and Deleterious Outcomes: Efforts Towards …

(3 days ago) WebChanging an Ingrained Culture. The federal government has taken steps to ensure the mental health crisis within law enforcement organizations is addressed via the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 ().The philosophy underlying the policy is to assess whether law enforcement agencies have implemented mental …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8575544/

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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) …

(8 days ago) WebThe Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (LEMHWA) was signed into law in January 2018, recognizing that law enforcement agencies need and deserve support in their ongoing efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of their employees. Good mental and psychological health is just as essential as good physical …

https://cops.usdoj.gov/lemhwaresources

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Officer Safety And Wellness COPS OFFICE

(7 days ago) WebRank and File: Reflections on Emerging Issues in Law Enforcement In August 2017, 40 rank-and-file officers met for a roundtable to discuss their roles in implementing their agencies' community policing policies and operations. Officers' Physical and Mental Health and Safety: Emerging Issues and Recommendations

https://cops.usdoj.gov/officersafetyandwellness

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Issues in Law Enforcement Reform: Responding to …

(2 days ago) WebLaw enforcement officers may respond to mental health-related emergencies because of the threat of harm or violence (to the individual experiencing the crisis or to others). Most mental health crises do not involve the threat of violence and most people with mental health conditions do not pose a significant threat of violence.15.

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47285

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Policing Is a Public Health Issue: The Important Role of …

(3 days ago) WebLaw Enforcement Practices as a Public Health Issue. Policing practices have profound implications for death and illness, including direct and indirect physical and mental harm, and violent practices that disproportionately target and harm Black, Indigenous, and Latinx residents (DeVylder et al., 2020; Feldman et al., 2016; Tynes et al., 2020).Police …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8807347/

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Mental Health And Police Violence: How Crisis …

(6 days ago) WebA non-law-enforcement crisis response team Woefully inadequate mental health services across the country means police are usually the first to respond to someone in a mental health and/or

https://www.npr.org/2020/09/18/913229469/mental-health-and-police-violence-how-crisis-intervention-teams-are-failing

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Fighting Police Trauma: Practical Approaches to Addressing

(2 days ago) WebThe following books have been recognized in the area of police stress and trauma: Dying for the Job: Police Work Exposure and Health by Professor John Violanti, PhD, a police psychology researcher at SUNY-Buffalo and a retired police officer with the New York State Police Force; Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Law

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2158244018794794

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Culture of Silence, Stigma Prevent Police From Seeking MH Care

(4 days ago) WebJust this year, 10 New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers died by suicide. Typically, there are about four or five deaths by suicide a year, Commissioner James O’Neill told CBS New York. Yet despite the prevalence of mental health problems and suicide in law enforcement, stigma is pervasive, presenting a substantial barrier to …

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.pn.2019.12b58

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Law enforcement mental health: Strategies and issues in …

(6 days ago) WebOur communities rely on law enforcement to perform their duties effectively and make sound judgments in response to life-threatening situations. Yet, previous research indicates that police officers are at increased risk for the development of a wide range of mental health problems, most notably anxiety, depression, substance use, sleep problems, …

https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/pri0000210

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Building mental health into emergency responses

(5 days ago) WebWhen a call involving a mental health crisis come s in to the CAHOOTS non-emergency line, responders send a medic and a trained mental health crisis worker; if the call involves violence or medical emergencies, they involve law enforcement. In 2019, out of 24,000 CAHOOTS calls, mobile teams only requested police backup 150 times.

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/07/emergency-responses

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PREVENTING SUICIDE AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS:

(9 days ago) Webhealth for law enforcement officers to be effective in keeping communities safe from crime and violence. Law enforcement agencies are increasingly incorporating these practices—such as counseling services, peer support programs, and training on stress and wellness—into their work.5, 6 This issue brief is intended to inform the work of the

https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/files/2020-02/_NOSI_Issue_Brief_FINAL.pdf

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5 Reasons the Mental Health of Police Officers Needs to Be a Priority

(1 days ago) Web4. Most law enforcement officers do not seek care for mental health issues. The stigmatization of mental health is a major factor that prevents police officers from getting help. In an anonymous survey of more than 400 Dallas Police Department personnel, four primary barriers to mental health service access were identified: 3

https://www.waldenu.edu/programs/criminal-justice/resource/five-reasons-the-mental-health-of-police-officers-needs-to-be-a-priority

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Violence, Stress, Scrutiny Weigh On Police Mental Health

(Just Now) WebMental health screening. For law enforcement across the country, 2020 brought a set of compounding and shifting pressures. That’s according to Blue H.E.L.P., a nonprofit that works to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues in law enforcement. Vaughan recently lost a friend and fellow cop to suicide. Other friends, all …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2021/06/14/violence-stress-scrutiny-weigh-on-police-mental-health

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Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of LEOs – here’s how to - Police1

(8 days ago) WebPublished data shows that, between the ages of 55 and 60, the chance of a civilian dying from a heart attack is 1.9%, says Sheinberg. In the law enforcement community, it’s 56%. The numbers, unfortunately, don’t paint the full picture when it comes to heart disease and cops. Sheinberg says that heart attacks aren’t often considered line

https://www.police1.com/police-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/heart-disease-is-the-no-1-killer-of-leos-heres-how-to-protect-yourself-LEtC4hJys1VsG1Xd/

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Law Enforcement Response to the Mental Health Crisis: Resources …

(5 days ago) WebJust like law enforcement officers address mental health issues in the community, agency leaders must address the psychological and emotional well-being of their officers. Mental health and resilience is a core element of officer safety and wellness. Therefore, officers must be able to not only withstand day-to-day work-related stress, but also

https://cops.usdoj.gov/html/dispatch/03-2018/le_response_to_mental_health_crisis.html

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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act

(9 days ago) WebOverview of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act . . . . . . . . 2 state, local, and tribal law enforcement oficers identify issues early and get the help they need. And, most importantly, it will save lives. * Throughout this report we refer to law enforcement oficers, or “oficers,” to be inclusive of sheriffs’ deputies

https://portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resourcecenter/RIC/Publications/cops-p370-pub.pdf

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The Importance of Mental Health Training in Law Enforcement

(6 days ago) WebThe Importance of Mental Health Training in Law Enforcement. As mental health problems within communities have increased over the past 40 years, inpatient services have decreased. Therefore, police departments have had to meet the growing needs of individuals suffering mental health emergencies. Police officers not only are the …

https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/the-importance-of-mental-health-training-in-law-enforcement

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Prevalence of Mental Illness and Mental Health Care Use Among …

(3 days ago) WebFindings. In this survey study of 434 police officers, 12% had a lifetime mental health diagnosis and 26% reported current symptoms of mental illness. Of these officers, 17% had sought mental health care services in the past 12 months, but officers reported interest in help if a few key concerns were met, including confidentiality assurance.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7542299/

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Mental crisis calls to police can be deadly. Cities try new ways to

(4 days ago) WebAbout 1 in 5 people killed by police since 2015 were having a mental health crisis. Like other cities, Philadelphia is trying a new approach: sending along social workers to respond to those calls.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/09/1203342875/cities-know-the-way-police-respond-to-mental-crisis-calls-needs-to-change-but-ho

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Tackling Mental Health Challenges in the Public Safety Sector

(7 days ago) WebFor example, workers’ exposure to traumatic events can lead to mental health issues. Research has shown that fire and EMS personnel are more likely to die by suicide than from fatalities resulting from incident response.[1] Also, both law enforcement and corrections workers face a variety of workplace exposures related to violence.

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/05/09/mental-health-public-safety-sector/

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Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep …

(9 days ago) WebFILE - Cook County, Ill., Sheriff Tom Dart speaks on Nov. 13, 2023, in Maywood, Ill. In Illinois, there are 110,000 people banned from owning guns because of legal run-ins or mental health issues.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/80000-illinois-people-banned-owning-guns-report-shows-110295351

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Assaults on law enforcement in the US reached a 10-year high in …

(4 days ago) WebA new FBI report shows the rate of assaults on American law enforcement reached a 10-year high in 2023, with more than 79,000 officer attacks reported. The report released Tuesday also shows that the number of officers assaulted and injured by guns is climbing too. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

https://apnews.com/article/law-enforcement-killings-assaults-fbi-report-c28d9f71f84a09fa05cbcc513c023c95

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DEA Releases 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment

(5 days ago) WebWASHINGTON – Today, DEA Administrator Anne Milgram announced the release of the 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), DEA’s comprehensive strategic assessment of illicit drug threats and trafficking trends endangering the United States. For more than a decade, DEA’s NDTA has been a trusted resource for law …

https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2024/05/09/dea-releases-2024-national-drug-threat-assessment

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Office of Public Affairs Assistant Attorney General Jonathan …

(1 days ago) WebThe Justice Department today announced the formation of the Antitrust Division’s Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion (HCMC). The HCMC will guide the division’s enforcement strategy and policy approach in health care, including by facilitating policy advocacy, investigations and, where warranted, civil and criminal …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/assistant-attorney-general-jonathan-kanter-announces-task-force-health-care-monopolies-and

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Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep

(9 days ago) WebFILE - Cook County, Ill., Sheriff Tom Dart speaks on Nov. 13, 2023, in Maywood, Ill. In Illinois, there are 110,000 people banned from owning guns because of legal run-ins or mental health issues.

https://www.kfvs12.com/2024/05/16/over-80000-illinois-people-banned-owning-guns-still-keep-them-report-shows/

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(8 days ago) WebAs always, OSHA will share information and coordinate enforcement and compliance assistance efforts with states operating their own occupational safety and health programs. At the same time, the agency's compliance assistance specialists regularly meet with employer associations, workers and their advocacy groups and labor unions to …

https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/national/05082024-0

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DOJ announces task force on health care monopolies and collusion

(6 days ago) WebThe Department of Justice May 9 announced the formation of a task force focusing on competition concerns in health care. The unit, the Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion, will enforce strategy and policy guidance, in addition to investigations, and civil and criminal enforcement. The task force will consider …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-10-doj-announces-task-force-health-care-monopolies-and-collusion

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