The stress of police work leads to higher rates of depression, anger and burnout
Because police face many stressors and often have to make split-second decisions, mental (and ultimately physical) fatigue is routine. Thus, paying attention to... Learn More
Mindfulness training aids Cleveland police — and citizens
A January article in the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin summarizes extensive studies (such as this one) showing that mindfulness enhances officers’ job performance and... Learn More
How the police are using mindfulness to reduce stress & anger
Increasingly mindfulness is becoming part of the workplace experience. One study examines the benefits of mindfulness for reducing stress in the US... Learn More
Bend Police Incorporate Yoga, Mindfulness Into Officer Wellness Program
Seven police officers spread out on yoga mats in a darkened conferenced room at the Bend Police Station. They wore their full uniform:... Learn More
Meditating with Officers on Rikers Island, New York City’s Notorious Jail Complex
“You guys know anything about stress management?” Justin von Bujdoss is speaking to a group of about 40 correction officer recruits, dressed... Learn More
Yoga allows Norfolk police some flexibility in training
The Norfolk Police Department believes they are one of the first police departments in the country to implement regular yoga classes into... Learn More
Battling job stress: How correctional officers can strengthen their resilience
One of the most important factors necessary for good mental health is resilience. Resilience is that human quality that allows one to... Learn More
Correctional Officer Suicide Rate Rivals That Of Vietnam Vets
Far too often society focuses on the lives of those behind bars, and rarely on those who work inside correctional facilities. Prison... Learn More
How Would an Ethical Officer React?
…Senior Cpl. Joshua Merkel, the class’s defensive-tactics instructor, talked to the recruits about how their bodies might respond to stressful situations. “When... Learn More
Wellness program for first responders tackles secondhand trauma
As part of an effort to reduce secondhand trauma among first responders in Central Florida, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office will host a three-day... Learn More