CPCA WELLNESS CORNER
Recommendation # 1 : Recognize You Are Supported Recommendation # 2 : Strengthen Your Control Recommendation # 3 : Separate Possibilities and Probabilities Recommendation # 4 : Avoid Complacency Recommendation # 5 : Beware of Fatigue Recommendation # 6 : Rely on Your Training Recommendation # 7 : Utilize Your Equipment Recommendation # 8 : Leverage Your Experience Recommendation # 9 : Stay Attuned to Your Insight Recommendation # 10 : Maintain Strong Communication Recommendation # 11 : Seek Support Recommendation # 12 : Find Strength Through Teamwork Recommendation # 13 : Practice Breath Control Recommendation # 14 : Maximize Your Resilience
TYING IT ALL TOGETHER Law enforcement professionals are far tougher and more resilient than most people , but most people never have to experience the level of stress and trauma that law enforcement routinely encounter . Fears of being ambushed are entirely understandable , and increasingly common , and fortunately there are many steps you can take to help manage these concerns . Additionally , many of these principles are applicable not just to fears of being ambushed , but also to much broader concerns about being unsupported , vilified , verbally attacked , and the emotional stressors associated with law enforcement work in general . Please make sure to prioritize your safety , take good care of yourself , recognize that you are supported , and never hesitate to ask for help . Stay aware of the various support options available to you and know how to access those resources . Your service and countless sacrifices for the community are appreciated beyond words , your safety is of paramount importance , and it is vitally important that you receive all the support you need , whenever you need it .
REFERENCES
ABC News : https :// abcnews . go . com / US / police-officers-killed-surge-28-year-pointcivil / story ? id = 71773405
American Psychological Association ( APA ) Resilience Guide : http :// www . apa . org / helpcenter / resilience . aspx
Below 100 : https :// www . below100 . org / the-5-tenets / Federal Bureau of Investigation : https :// ucr . fbi . gov / leoka / 2018 / tables / table-85 . xls
Support for Law Enforcement During Community Unrest : Garrido , Sara , Nicoletti Flater Associates , PLLP , Lakewood , CO
Supporting Officer Safety Through Family Wellness : The Effects of Sleep Deprivation : https :// www . theiacp . org / sites / default / files / 2018-09 / Axon % 20 Family % 20Wellness-Sleep % 20Deprivation . pdf
United States Department of Justice , Federal Bureau of Investigation , Criminal Justice Information Services Division
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