This webinar will focus on the impact of the significant stressors experienced by first responders and how these stressors directly impact metabolic functioning. A central focus on this training will be on HPA-Axis Dysfunction and how chronic stress breaks down the very system in the body needed for a healthy stress response. Symptoms of metabolic dysfunction and HPA Axis Dysfunction will be discussed, as well as behavioral changes and medical...

Suicide by cop, is an incident in which a subject intentionally engages in behaviors for the planned purpose of drawing first responders to the scene in order to confront them with violent action to precipitate a police shooting. While the psychological aspects of these incidents has been the topic of several research studies in the past several years, little has been done to address the tactical response aspects which should be considered. Th...

Working as a first responder is inherently dangerous. Tragically, many first responders pay the ultimate sacrifice and lose their life while on the job. During this webinar, you will hear from Wendy Norris and Caitlyn Brennan about how departments and fellow first responders can prepare for the occurrence of a line of duty death. They will discuss how to be proactive prior to a tragedy, what to expect, and what you need to do, during the first...

Law enforcement agencies across the country are going mobile, resulting in connected officers who are better equipped to engage the community. Join us to learn about innovative applications and mobile-first solutions, all powered by America’s largest 5G network. We’ll explore how a smartphone can serve as the primary computing device for in-vehicle, in-field, and in-station operations, including a demonstration of how a smartphone...

While being a police officer has its own set of stressors, the pandemic has added additional strain to one’s physical and more importantly mental well-being. Are you finding yourself giving so much to others that you have nothing left for yourself? When you have nothing left for your own life, you may shut out your own families and friends and seek isolation. Try as you might, separating your work life from your personal life is much mor...

First responders are often encouraged to engage in physical activity as a means of maintaining physical health and physical agility for their respective work duties. However, seldom is there a discussion about the significant benefits physical activity has on mental health and emotional wellness. This webinar will focus on the impact of physical activity on the brain and subsequent neurochemical changes that directly impact emotional well-bein...

Applications designed for public safety and complementary peripherals have resulted in increased utility and improved efficiency. This presentation will identify the benefits of a connected officer approach and provide an overview of the most effective applications currently available, including support for officer safety and wellness, criminal justice resources, and even ways of quickly distributing virtual wanted bulletins to other officers...

Allowing tactical paramedics to make entry with SWAT and law enforcement tactical units is becoming increasingly more popular around the world. Lives are being saved with medical personnel present to perform lifesaving treatments within seconds of injury. TEMS providers and conventional EMS have different care priorities while seeking similar outcomes. EMT and paramedic training programs do not comprehensively address law enforcement operation...

People are more connected by technology than ever before. The ubiquity of technology in our daily lives not only creates new threat scenarios, but also exposes public safety professionals to an ever-evolving landscape of new use cases to keep up with. Our cars, homes, even our identities, are no longer just targeted by attacks, but are becoming threat vectors for even greater impact and effect. In this presentation, we will look at popular eme...

California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is one of the largest correctional agencies in the world and responsibilities include parole oversight of recently released offenders. Traditionally, parole agents relied on heavy three-ring binders filled with handwritten notes and had difficulty accessing files and supporting resources. The Virtual Integrated Mobile Office effort provides parole agents with ready access to parol...