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RESOURCES FOR SUPPORTING POLICE OFFICER …

(9 days ago) WebThe Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) developed a list of police officer health and wellness resources that are available to officers any time, but are particularly useful in managing the stress and challenges …

https://www.rti.org/brochures/resources-supporting-police-officer-health-well-being-during-covid-19-pandemic-and-beyond

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Officer Safety and Wellness - International Association of Chiefs of …

(Just Now) WebOfficer Safety and Wellness. July 1, 2020. Document. Explore the collection of IACP resources that support the safety, health, and wellness of every officer, and use these …

https://www.theiacp.org/resources/document/officer-safety-and-wellness

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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program …

(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 …

https://cops.usdoj.gov/lemhwaresources

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Officer Safety and Wellness Resources - United States Department …

(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 …

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

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Officer Safety And Wellness COPS OFFICE

(7 days ago) WebIn 2016, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) entered into a cooperative agreement with the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing …

https://cops.usdoj.gov/officersafetyandwellness

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Providing police officers improved access to behavioral health care

(7 days ago) Web"Police officers see everyone on their worst day," says Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, a guest on this week's 20-Minute Health Talk.. This constant exposure to high-stress situations …

https://www.northwell.edu/news/insights/providing-police-officers-improved-access-to-behavioral-health-care

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Ensuring Officer Health and Wellness During Difficult Times

(9 days ago) WebFor our part, BJA will continue to advance work that promotes safety and wellness, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement …

https://bja.ojp.gov/news/blog/ensuring-officer-health-and-wellness-during-difficult-times

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NJ pairs more mental health specialists with police officers

(Just Now) WebThe program pairs mental health specialists with the police officers. Launched over a year ago in Cumberland County, the program has been promising so far, officials said, with …

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/01/nj-expands-pilot-program-pairing-mental-health-specialists-with-police-officers/

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Health Concerns Related to Shiftwork among Police Officers - CDC …

(3 days ago) WebThese programs can reduce chronic disease risk, lower health care costs and absenteeism, and increase employee productivity. What Police Officers Can Do to Lessen the Effects …

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2022/05/16/police-and-shiftwork/

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Smashing the stigma of getting mental health assistance for

(Just Now) WebNEXT: How to build and sustain an effective officer wellness program. References. 1. Carter K, Wong J. (2021.) Peer support for police officer mental health: A scoping …

https://www.police1.com/wellness-week/articles/smashing-the-stigma-of-getting-mental-health-assistance-for-law-enforcement-uQg6jSuKWShUawbf/

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Balancing the Badge - Police Chief Magazine

(6 days ago) WebToday, forward-thinking leaders in policing have a chance to dismantle the stigma about mental health and promote open discussions about self-care. As outlined herein, it is a …

https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/balancing-the-badge/

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Full article: Police staff and mental health: barriers and

(6 days ago) WebCommunicators and police officers identified barriers to seeking care, specifically the stigma associated with seeking-care, trust in confidentiality, and occupational …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15614263.2021.1979398

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Health Disparities in Police Officers: Comparisons to the U.S.

(3 days ago) WebNearly one-half (46.9%) of the officers worked a non-day shift compared to 9% of U.S. workers. The percent of officers with depression was nearly double (12.0% vs. 6.8%) …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4734372/

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Building mental health into emergency responses

(5 days ago) WebOther police departments delegate specific law enforcement officers to mental health calls and involve mental health professionals whenever necessary. One of the oldest …

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

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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% …

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

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When Health Care and Law Enforcement Overlap - Penn LDI

(3 days ago) WebOn September 24, 2021, the virtual symposium “When Health Care and Law Enforcement Overlap” convened six expert panels to discuss how emergency treatment, law …

https://ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/research-updates/when-health-care-and-law-enforcement-overlap/

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24 wellness tips for law enforcement officers in 2024 - Police1

(8 days ago) WebA massage can help ease tension in your muscles, improve circulation in your body, reduce pain and even improve your sleep. 18. Try acupuncture. This is especially beneficial for …

https://www.police1.com/wellness-week/articles/23-wellness-tips-for-law-enforcement-officers-in-2023-Yibiex9geC9veWSf/

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Many police officers suffer trauma. But not everyone gets the

(4 days ago) WebRob Swartz, a Taunton police officer and leader of a regional team that helps officers after traumatic incidents, said this kind of help is vital to keeping officers on the force.

https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/04/19/police-mental-health-care-trauma-bill

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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 …

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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New Jersey pushes for mental health resources after sheriff's death

(6 days ago) WebA "staggering" 90% of police officers surveyed in a 2021 national study reported stigma as a "barrier to seeking mental health help," according to the National Council for Mental …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/25/new-jersey-mental-health-resources-sheriffs-death/72345251007/

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More hospitals turn to police forces to keep health care workers …

(5 days ago) WebHaving a dedicated police force helps hospitals better train officers to work in a health care setting, said Republican State Rep. Matt Reeves, who co-sponsored the Georgia bill.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/16/health/hospital-police-forces-kff-health-news-partner/index.html

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Met police policy on mental health calls may be putting lives at …

(9 days ago) WebForce says Right Care Right Person scheme has saved 34,000 officer hours but concerns lead to calls for it to be paused The Metropolitan police have said their refusal to …

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/09/met-police-policy-on-mental-health-calls-may-be-putting-lives-at-risk-say-charities

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Paramus Police Reserves

(3 days ago) WebThe primary function of the Reserve Officer is to assist the regular Police Department wherever and whenever needed. Officers provide assistance with traffic and crowd …

http://paramuspolicereserves.org/

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Met Police: Fall in mental health call-outs saves officers' time

(8 days ago) WebFall in mental health calls saves police time - Met. Joe West and Jack King - two Metropolitan Police officers - are just a couple of hours into their Friday shift on the …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3g8ynyp2z2o

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2023 Law Change for Retired Police Officer Deduction for Health …

(6 days ago) WebYes No. DCN66. Level 2. In 2006, the Healthcare Enhancement for Local Public Safety (HELPS) Retirees Act allowed retired public safety officers to withdraw $3,000 tax free …

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/2023-law-change-for-retired-police-officer-deduction-for-health-care-insurance-premiums/00/3146522

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Care for both victim-survivors and police investigators of rape and

(8 days ago) WebThe high levels of attrition by victim-survivors of rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) cases in England and Wales and a lack of trust in the wider police force have called the …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17488958241248034

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Retired Police Officer Finds Relief with Shoulder Replacement

(2 days ago) WebShoulder pain was a normal part of everyday life for Leonard DiMatteo, retired police officer and security guard from Southern Ocean Medical Center. Leonard loves to stay in good …

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/healthu/patient-perspectives/2024/05/retired-police-officer-finds-relief-with-shoulder-replacement

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North Bergen Police Department promotes 2 special police …

(6 days ago) WebJaloudi was hired as a Class 2 Police Officer in December 2019 and graduated from the Passaic County Police Academy in August 2020. Awawdeh worked in the health care …

https://hudsoncountyview.com/north-bergen-police-department-promotes-2-special-police-officers-and-swears-in-5-more/

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A Proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Officer …

(8 days ago) WebNOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 12 through …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/05/10/a-proclamation-on-peace-officers-memorial-day-and-police-officer-week-2024/

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Police officer hiring in US increases in 2023 after years of decline

(9 days ago) WebFILE - Police tape cordons off the scene of a crime in Levittown, Pa., Saturday, March 16, 2024. Police departments reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers in 2023 …

https://apnews.com/article/police-staffing-increases-2023-shortage-7e39156a80de2d75e22bd554adc8f887

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Officers find a 5-foot iguana on the loose - WBAY

(6 days ago) WebThe police department’s animal control unit captured the five-foot iguana on Tuesday night and said it’s the second iguana sighting of the year. “Where we located it, we believe …

https://www.wbay.com/2024/05/12/officers-find-5-foot-iguana-loose/

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