Officer safety and wellness strategies address multiple facets of officer health, including physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Safety and wellness approaches are reflected in policies, training, operational practices, accountability measures, and leadership initiatives. A culture of safety and wellness that supports overall officer health and organizational resilience includes routine assessments to support sustainability.

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Resources Related to Officer Safety and Wellness

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Report | 2023

Work and Life Stressors of Law Enforcement Personnel

  • Mental Health and Crisis Response
  • Officer Safety and Wellness

Report | 2023

Wellness Peer Listening Session: Key Takeaways

  • Mental Health and Crisis Response
  • Officer Safety and Wellness

Video | 2023

Starting from the Top: Reducing Organizational Stress for Command Staff

  • Mental Health and Crisis Response
  • Officer Safety and Wellness

Guidebook/Tool | 2023

Vehicular Pursuits: A Guide for Law Enforcement Executives on Managing the Associated Risks

  • Stops, Searches, and Arrests
  • Officer Safety and Wellness

Guidebook/Tool, Webpage | 2023

Justice Department Fact Sheet on Implementing Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing, and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response
  • Response to Mass Demonstrations
  • Stops, Searches, and Arrests
  • Use of Force
  • Officer Safety and Wellness
  • Public Transparency

Guidebook/Tool, Report | 2022

21st Century Protest Response: Promoting Democracy and Advancing Community and Officer Safety

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Response to Mass Demonstrations
  • Officer Safety and Wellness
  • Public Transparency

Guidebook/Tool, Report, Research Brief | 2022

Vehicle Stoppage and Pursuit Management for Law Enforcement Agencies

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Stops, Searches, and Arrests
  • Officer Safety and Wellness

Guidebook/Tool | 2021

Family Matters: Executive Guide for Developing Family-Friendly Law Enforcement Policies, Procedures, and Culture

  • Mental Health and Crisis Response
  • Officer Safety and Wellness

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