by David Baker | Sep 14, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
First Responders and Gallows Humor: When Joking Becomes Harmful By Missy Morris I was working the graveyard shift in pre-dawn Suburbia. By dumb luck, I happened to notice the silver, four-door sedan double-parked in front of a house. I’d been to this address several...
by David Baker | Aug 17, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
Decompression and De-escalation of Emotional Scenes While tragedy can befall anyone, what are frequently considered once-in-a-lifetime events for most are routine occurrences for first responders. Repeated exposure forms “thick skin” but insufficiently protects...
by David Baker | Aug 12, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
August Is National Wellness Month By Sam DiGiovanna August is National Wellness Month, which gives us all a chance to put renewed emphasis on our personal well-being. If you work in public safety, you have an even greater incentive to stay well. After all, your...
by David Baker | Aug 10, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
Promotion in Law Enforcement — Am I Ready? By Missy Morris I had only served as a police officer for about 24 months before I was asked to test for field training officer (FTO). A quick promotion in law enforcement like this is an honor, since those selected are...
by David Baker | Aug 3, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
Cops Are People Too By Nicholas Greco, M.S., BCETS, CATSM, FAAETS I recently attended and presented at the annual conference of the Law Enforcement Officer’s Training Association of Wisconsin (LETOA) in Appleton. The event was a terrific gathering of officers from...