Dose of Ethos: Resilience and Wellness for Law Enforcement Officers
Discover the power of mindfulness and how it can transform your life with these practical tips and insights in our blog.
Discover the power of mindfulness and how it can transform your life with these practical tips and insights in our blog.
Fatigue can be hazardous for law enforcement officers who must always remain alert and focused on their duties.
Discover actionable self-care steps police officers can take to survive mandatory overtime and reduce stress in this informative blog post.
As a law enforcement officer, you may have to work swing shifts, which can interfere with your ability to get a good night’s rest.
From a skinny recruit to a fit academy graduate to an out-of-shape cop and now back to peak fitness I am committed to staying fit, healthy and resilient When I entered the law enforcement academy as a recruit, I weighed 120 pounds. The one thing… Read More »One cop’s fitness and nutrition principles
No matter what position you hold at a law enforcement agency, the two most dreadful words you will ever hear broadcasted over the radio are “officer down.” The actions taken by law enforcement leaders after those words are said could make or break your agency and the impacted employees.
The mission of law enforcement is to serve and protect the community. We are a culture of guardians, warriors, protectors, and fixers. Cops are pretty good at solving problems – as long as the problems belong to someone else.
Despite its lavish reputation, mild climate, and desirable destinations, Santa Barbara is not immune from the ills of mother nature or mankind. It is the location of the worst mass murder ever committed by a female, a deadly shooting rampage on a college campus, devastating wildfires, and deadly mudslides. Santa Barbara also has the distinction of having the deadliest maritime disaster on the west coast of the United States in modern times.
Every generation brings forth change to the workplace. This has never been truer than with the young men and women entering law enforcement today. As law enforcement continues to experience a recruitment and retention crisis, it is critical that police leadership develop a workplace culture that embraces our younger officers.