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Tag: Handling Stress
Patrol
10 Tips for Better Managing Officer Stress
"If you can manage your own internal stress level and overall mental health experience, then you're more likely to be able to stick in this career long term because you're just going to have enough bandwidth to keep going,” Dr. Jennifer Prohaska explains.
January 9, 2023
Patrol
Experts to Talk Officer Mental Wellness in Free ILET Virtual Event
“Blue H.E.L.P. provides families, friends, co-workers, and agencies the ability to find assistance when dealing with suicides within the first responder community,” explains Steven Hough, co-founder of Blue H.E.L.P.
November 18, 2022
Procedures & Policies
[Webinar] 5 Key Ways to Reduce Liability Risks
Police Magazine is hosting a free webinar Jan. 30 to explain how police departments can work to reduce liability risks and protect themselves.
January 9, 2020
Patrol
Minnesota Department to Implement Officer Wellness Program
“We live in a culture where asking for help is frowned upon,” said Capt. Jeff Stilwell of the Rochester Police Dept. “Years of history, if you’re hurting in some way, rub a little dirt on it and move on. We’re realizing that’s leading to a lot of bad outcomes not only for the officers and their families but also the level of service we’re providing to the community.”
November 1, 2019
Training
Xtreme Performance Lab Announces New Mental Training Technology to Aid Law Enforcement and First Responders
Professionally guided trainings are done remotely via XPL's NeuroPod PRO delivery platform and measurable results can be achieved in just two hours per week. XPL services include a comprehensive Performance Capabilities Assessment (like a "combine for the mind"), individualized mental training protocols using the company's proprietary Quantitative Neuro-Physical Conditioning (QNCP), and mental wellness progress measurements.
October 31, 2019
Patrol
Police Dreams
Why Are Officers' Dreams Mostly Bad and Often Stressful?
September 12, 2019
Patrol
Dispatchers and Call Takers: Thanks to (and Support for) the Men and Women on the Thin Yellow Line
During the second full week of April, public safety agencies celebrate a group of individuals without whom public safety agencies would fail to properly function—dispatchers and call takers.
April 19, 2019
Training
Benefits of Floating
A few benefits of floating include: reduced stress, improved sleeping patterns, and a balanced well-being.
September 4, 2018
Patrol
Lincoln (NE) Police Department
The Lincoln PD partners with mental health providers to get REAL about helping individuals in a mental health crisis.
May 3, 2018
Training
Making Meditation Not Suck
If you start slow and adapt your meditation practice to the first responder lifestyle you'll be able to reap the benefits.
May 3, 2018
Patrol
Take a Breath
To prevent taking shallow breaths in stressful situations, make sure you practice and refresh your tactical breathing skills.
February 8, 2018
Patrol
4 Pillars of Police Health
Stress is the cop killer you can beat, if you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
October 14, 2017
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