Mobile health (mHealth) — the use of portable devices in healthcare settings — is growing exponentially due to innovative advances and increased use of mobile devices. As mobile technology has become more accepted in psychosocial wellness care, advancements in mHealth have triggered a growing demand for easy-to-access, mobile, mental health applications (MHAs). There seems to be an app for almost anything in the mobile app market,...

Whether you are a Chief, a Superintendent, or whatever high-ranking title you may have, the bottom line is that your officers continue to do their jobs day in and day out. Despite the negativity on the street and from the media, these brave men and women continue to put on the uniform and serve their communities. Beyond what is expected of you in your job description, what are you doing to ensure the health and wellness of all of your people?...

In an effort to change the culture surrounding post-traumatic stress, a public safety health and wellness program collaborated with the Boulder Crest Foundation for Post-Traumatic Growth to pilot and scale that organization’s first responder initiative called “Struggle Well.” This presentation will outline the strategy and framework behind the coalition, discuss the impact of post-traumatic stress in public safety, and the im...

Procedural Justice, at its core, is rooted in treating all people with respect, transparency, and neutrality while providing them with a voice. These principles are integral in increasing the public’s perception of police legitimacy. Research shows that when communities view police authority as legitimate, they are more likely to cooperate with the police and obey the law. Establishing and maintaining police legitimacy promotes the accep...

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...

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...

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...

This webinar will bring together subject matter experts to discuss some of the current challenges facing first responders and veterans in the area of wellness. It will also address some of the latest research and discuss innovative programs being utilized to improve wellness initiatives for first responders, veterans and their agencies. It will discuss ways that organizations can be proactive in training and education in the area of wellness a...