Health & Wellness
THE IMPORTANCE OF
Health Wellness
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
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BY YVETTE BRO , VICE PRESIDENT / GRIEVANCE CHAIR , PLEA
It goes without saying that law enforcement officers go through a lot during their careers . We face a unique set of challenges each day . We see things the general population will never see , protect the public interest by maintaining law and order , and build bonds with so many community members .
Many situations we deal with are physically demanding and also have a lasting emotional toll .
PRIORITIZING HEALTH AND WELLNESS IS NOT AN “ OPTION ” FOR US ; IT ’ S A NECESSITY FOR OUR HEALTH , PERFORMANCE , AND OVERALL WELL-BEING BOTH ON AND OFF THE JOB .
We all want to live long after we retire from this job , and in order to do that , we have to take care of our minds and our bodies .
COMMON HEALTH CHALLENGES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Every day , law enforcement
officers face the risk of physical injuries . Police work is physically demanding , and you have common workplace injuries such as sprains and strains that could happen during
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