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Stopping Officer Suicides Police Magazine

WebAccording to data released by Blue H.E.L.P.—an organization that tracks police officer suicides while simultaneously …

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Innovative Law Enforcement Leaders 2023: Monroe County SO's …

WebThe MCSO program developed by Sheriff Todd Baxter and Dr. Kim Butler embeds mental health clinicians in the agency. Dr. Butler says the design of the program …

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Improving Police Mental Health Response Police …

WebCapt. Coffey co-authored in 2009 a basic 8-hour public safety training module for Mental Health First Aid that was piloted in cities like Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C. More than …

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Senators Propose Allowing Tax Exclusions for Retired Cops, First

WebThe proposed Police and Fire Health Care Protection Act of 2022 would allow cops and other retired first responders to withdraw from their retirement for …

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Experts to Talk Officer Mental Wellness in Free ILET Virtual Event

WebStaff Writer. November 18, 2022. One of the free virtual sessions during the 2022 ILET Summit is dedicated to mental health and wellness of first responders and will include …

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Improving Response to Mental Health Incidents

WebFrom March 2016 to August 2021, the program has diverted 8,352 calls from police to mental health professionals, effectively diverting 14,477 hours of police time back to calls more squarely in the …

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DOJ Announces Grants for the Law Enforcement Mental Health …

WebAs part of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017, Congress authorized the COPS Office to establish peer mentoring mental health and …

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10 Tips for Responding to Mental Health Crisis Calls

Web7. Educate the Dispatchers. Dispatch should be included in the training as it pertains to calls for service with a mental health nexus. Call takers should be asking about mental health issues, drug issues, and …

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Florida Sheriff Teams Up with Community Groups to Add Mental …

WebFlorida Sheriff Teams Up with Community Groups to Add Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services at Jail. The Polk County Jail is the largest mental health and …

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Motivating Officers to Stay Fit Police Magazine

WebOfficer fitness needs to be a priority, or at the very least one of the priorities, for law enforcement agencies. The rigors of the law enforcement profession place an …

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NYPD to Place Psychologists in Every Borough to

WebFebruary 20, 2020. The New York Police Department has declared that it will deploy psychologists to every borough to encourage better officer mental health and wellness …

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Covering the Retirement Health Insurance Gap Police Magazine

WebThe average law enforcement officer retires at the age of 55, but Medicare does not activate until age 65. This creates a 10-year cost gap. Further, many assume …

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Tactical Longevity: Taking Proactive Approach to Officer Mental

WebThe ability to change or manage one’s thoughts, emotions, behaviors, or physiology for the purpose of achieving a desired outcome is what Tactical Longevity …

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Peer Counseling Available Statewide for Georgia First Responders

WebApril 29, 2022. In Georgia, a statewide peer support network is expanding rapidly to meet the needs of first responders dealing with the stress they carry with them following critical …

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10 Tips for Better Managing Officer Stress Police Magazine

WebManaging stress can also help promote longevity in a police officer’s career. Prohaska helped create the Tactical Longevity program that takes a long-term and …

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How To Respond to an Emotionally Disturbed Person

WebWe use the term “emotionally disturbed person” (EDP) to describe a person with emotional, mental, or erratic behavior that affects their decision-making process that may include …

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Texas Officers who Suffer Off-Duty Heart Attacks and Their …

WebPatrol; Texas Officers who Suffer Off-Duty Heart Attacks and Their Survivors Now Eligible for Benefits. As of Sept. 1, working law enforcement officers in Texas who …

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Halyard Health Introduces Fentanyl-Resistant Gloves for First

WebHalyard Health is committed to ensuring that first responders are properly protected in potentially harmful situations. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency …

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Pregnancy and Policing Police Magazine

WebThey received between $5,000 and $23,000 each. In 2008, six female police officers in Detroit filed a pregnancy discrimination case against the Detroit PD, after they …

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11 Inspirational Quotes to Boost Police Morale in Trying Times

WebThese are trying times indeed—the Coronavirus outbreak has had significant impact on agency staffing and officer health. Officers have been sent home to …

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