Over the past several years, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and the
Bureau of Justice Assistance have worked together, in partnership with the Major Cities …

In the past year, our country has experienced economic challenges that have translated into
major changes in the way law enforcement delivers services. Budget cuts for a significant …

Reports the findings of an earlier study which was conducted to determine the
comprehensiveness of wellness programs provided by the 50 state police …

Conclusion Research clearly indicates that police officers can develop mental and physical
health issues because of the traumas they face during their career. An effective, coordinated …

The purpose of this study is to understand the availability of employee wellness programs
within law enforcement agencies (LEAs) across the United States, including physical fitness …

In addition to summarizing the meeting's group discussions, this report provides case
studies of the emotional impact of mass casualty events on first responders in Dallas, Texas; …

Law enforcement officers' health and wellness is important at the individual and community
levels in terms of maintaining a fit workforce to uphold the mission of public safety. The …

Officers in law enforcement agencies (LEAs) experience long-term health morbidity and
mortality at rates exceeding other occupations and the general population. The purpose of …

Historically, few resources exist for law enforcement that promote mental wellness in officers,
leaving departments deficient in how to promote such an important aspect of wellness …

Traumatic events, irregular shifts, and other job-related stressors impact the mental health of
law enforcement officers. However, little information exists regarding the availability and …