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CALIFORNIA POLICE CHIEF

Serving as the voice of and resource of choice for California ’ s municipal Police Chiefs
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About The California Police Chief
The biannual California Police Chief is the only magazine that reaches all of California ’ s municipal chiefs of police with information regarding our members and their agencies . The magazine is designed to inform and inspire our members with articles about their personal and professional successes as well as offer updates and information about the association . The California Police Chief is part of our mission of serving as the voice of and resource of choice for California ’ s municipal Police Chiefs . We appreciate and encourage our members and their agencies to submit articles to be used in future issues of California Police Chief , submissions can be sent to Sara Edmonds at sedmonds @ californiapolicechiefs . org .

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Welcome From President Ronald Lawrence
Membership Update
LINE OF DUTY INJURIES A Recovery – Based Approach to Care and Treatment
The Truth About " necessary " and what it means for California law enforcement

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How to Vet Therapists for Your Police Department
COVER STORY Suicide Awareness and Officer Wellness ; Innovative First Responder Therapy
Building & Maintaining a Peer Support Team
Law Enforcement Resources : Finding Mental Health Services
EDITOR
Sara Edmonds Marketing Manager California Police Chiefs Association sedmonds @ californiapolicechiefs . org 916-325-9006
LAYOUT & DESIGN
Commerce Printing Services Kellie Melby www . commerceprinting . com

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Taking Care of the Human Behind the Badge
Bringing Suicide Out of The Shadows
San Diego Police Wellness Unit Overview
Day Zero to Retirement and Beyond
The Importance of Sleep

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SLOW DOWN Why a Code 2 Response Saves Lives
The Trauma Response and Peer Support Team : Preventing PTSD and Enhancing Wellness in Peace Officers
Spouses Academy : Cutting-Edge Peer Support

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Resiliency , Investment , Support and Encouragement ( R . I . S . E .)

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Women Leaders in Law Enforcement : Change to Lead , Lead to Change
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