by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 29, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Stinking Thinking: How Our Thoughts Determine How We Feel by Dr. Ellen Kirschman In police work, thinking the worst can make the job safer and your life harder. “My mind’s got a mind of its own It takes me out a-walkin’ when I’d rather stay at home Takes me out to...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 28, 2020 | Events, Leadership, News, Public Safety
Firefighters, Do Not Fall Victim to COVID-19 Complacency By Fire Chief Gary Ludwig The federal government started tracking firefighter deaths in 1977. That year, there were 152 deaths, and in 1978, there were 173 firefighter deaths. This made it the second most...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 23, 2020 | Events, Leadership, News, Public Safety
The Officer Wellness Imperative Officers do an incredible job saving the lives of strangers, but we need to do a much better job saving the lives of officers Law enforcement professionals respond to emergencies, size up life-and-death situations within seconds (often...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 22, 2020 | Events, Frontpage Article, Images, Leadership
On Demand: Gordon Graham on Risk Management Recording: Dr. David Black, CEO of Cordico, interviews Gordon Graham, Founder of Lexipol, and discusses risk management, leadership, and supporting first responders. About Gordon Graham Gordon Graham is a 33-year veteran of...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 21, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Listening: The Best Gift for the Holidays! by Chief Sam DiGiovanna The holidays provide a good opportunity to spend quality time with family, friends and co-workers. Rather than getting stressed about holiday obligations, think about these opportunities as making...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 17, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Cops Need to Engage in Tactical Napping by Rob Lawrence Source: U.S. Army A recent headline in “The New York Times” read, The Army Rolls Out a New Weapon – Strategic Napping! The old British soldier in me immediately quipped on most of my social media channels that it...