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 | Oct 1, 2020 | Leadership, News, Public Safety, Technology
One Bay Area Police Chief Taking Proactive Approach to Stopping Officer Suicides by Philippe Djegal PINOLE (KRON) — Nationwide, more than 100 police officers committed suicide this year and studies show more officers die by taking their own lives than all other on...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Sep 29, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Life after Law Enforcement The transition to civilianhood is not easy, even under the best of circumstances by Brian A. Kinnaird Ph.D. Photo courtesy Landon Jensen. For a law enforcement officer, leaving active duty can be a difficult time. Whether or not the person...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Sep 4, 2020 | Events, Public Safety, Wellness
How Do I Get Help for My First Responder Family? by Dr. Rachelle Zemlok Photo Courtesy Landon Jensen As a police wife or fire wife, odds are there might be some challenging times that are difficult to navigate at some point in the career. What are your options?...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | May 21, 2020 | Events, Public Safety, Wellness
The Impacts of Ongoing Traumatic Exposures by Dr. Rachelle Zemlok Photo Courtesy Landon Jensen It’s said that over half of individuals experience a potentially traumatic event over their lifetime. Consider what that might be for our first responders? I think it’s safe...