by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Oct 23, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
When red flags are too late: Police leaders must act now to save their officers by Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D. “Leaders must not assume that the stoicism and strength shown by their officers is a sustainable strategy for wellness” What’s worse than a...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Aug 21, 2020 | Events, Public Safety, Wellness
A First Responder Spouse’s Guide to Post Critical Incident Support by Dr. Rachelle Zemlok Photo Courtesy Landon Jensen As a first responder spouse you can often feel left out of what’s going on at the department. What services are available to my first responder? How...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Aug 17, 2020 | Events, Public Safety, Wellness
As Anxiety Rises, Cities Adapt Mental Health Services on the Fly by Jason Plautz Photo Courtesy Landon Jensen The new corona virus pandemic has strained city-run mental health services, resulting in a need for more federal support and reprioritized programs. As cities...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Aug 11, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
How Chaos Theory Applies to the Pandemic and Policing by Dr. Oscar Vigoa Assistant Director (Ret.) Miami-Dade Police Department Source: https://www.fireengineering.com/2020/05/19/488413/usfa-backdraft-and-reading-smoke/#gref As I contemplate writing this leadership...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Aug 7, 2020 | Events, Public Safety, Wellness
Do I Have Anxiety? by Dr. Rachelle Zemlok Photo Courtesy Landon Jensen Ask Yourself these questions to find out… On Most days… 1. Do I feel restless or on edge? 2. Am I easily fatigued? 3. Do I have difficultly concentrating or find my mind going blank? 4. Do I...