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James Cornelius said that he wanted a good job in order to take care of his son, and he knew that in order to make the force at APD, he would have to change his diet and increase his efforts to get into shape.
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A study by the Newton-based Ruderman Family Foundation found police officers and firefighters experience PTSD and depression at rates five times higher than the average public.
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The city of Denver has agreed to pay a deputy sheriff $100,000 in damages to settle a discrimination complaint brought by the U.S. Department of Justice over a failure to accommodate the officer's diabetes-related needs
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The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance and BJA’s VALOR officer safety initiative, awarded its National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards during National Police Week.
Read More →Beginning this month, the Texas Department of Public Safety will begin recording the height, weight and "waist [belly] measurement" of its 4,297 commissioned officers during their routine physical readiness tests to determine if they are obese.
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To prevent taking shallow breaths in stressful situations, make sure you practice and refresh your tactical breathing skills.
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A health savings account can save you money, but only if you enroll in one before the deadline.
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If you're depending on highly caffeinated beverages to stay awake during your shifts, make sure you're aware of the effects and how much is too much.
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A growing number of people are dedicated to preventing more police suicides by providing officers the help they need to maintain good mental health so they don't reach their breaking point.
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