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A New Perspective on Firefighter Risk Reduction
Executive Fire Officer Q: What are the two most significant risks to firefighters today? A: The risk of suffering a sudden cardiac event (SCE) in the short term and the risk of developing cancer in the long term.The Short-Term Risk Let’s take a quick look at...
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Coronavirus & Law Enforcement: What Happens When Police Get Sick?
The world is currently facing a pandemic. Shelves at the grocery store are empty, schools are canceling classes, gyms are closing down, and people are staying indoors. However, some people need to continue with work. Someone needs to be at the grocery store to...
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Resilience in Policing: A Biological Explanation
Retired York Regional Police Officer, Mental Health Practitioner & Founder/Director of The Haven When we think of resilience in police officers, our minds naturally go to concepts such as mindfulness, one’s ability to reappraise a traumatic experience into...
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An Argument for the 5/8 Schedule in Policing
The shift schedule that law enforcement agencies choose impacts not only the performance and well-being of police officers but also the agency. With a variety of shift schedules to choose from, it may be helpful to examine a case study of how one agency...
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Is Your Fellow Correctional Officer Struggling After a Traumatic Event?
Written by William Young – Correctional Officer, Author, and Correctional Instructor Correctional work is dangerous and often unpredictable. The environment is ever changing, and the line between conversation and conflict is razor-thin. An officer never knows...
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Benefits of a K9 Program for Police Departments
Is your department considering a K9 program? Other than the benefit of having furry friends to keep your officers company, there are many professional advantages to launching a K9 program. Hollywood depicts K9s as vicious beasts usually used for attacking...
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Five Things You Really Need to Know Before Considering a Career in Corrections
So, you’re contemplating a career in corrections. You are considering joining the hundreds of thousands of brave men and women that work behind the walls and the wire, maintaining the safety and security of their respective facilities. You have read and...
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Robot Dogs: A New Addition to Police Departments?
It is no surprise that technology has transformed law enforcement. From drones to gunshot detection systems to comprehensive scheduling software, they help police be as effective as possible. And now, robot police dogs may be the next addition to that growing list....
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Types of Police Stressors and Illnesses (and how to avoid them)
Everyone knows being a police officer is a challenging job that can push anyone to their limits. However, not all stress is the same. Depending on the situation, stress can manifest in different ways. A study categorized police stress into two types:...
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Cancer: The Hidden Threat for Firefighters
Firefighters are regularly exposed to dangerous environments. On top of the obvious threat of getting burned by flames, other health risks cause harm unknowingly in the long-term. From a study conducted by The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health...
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