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        Even if you can’t travel out of town for a vacation, you can still make the most of your time off; here are some tips to help responders enjoy a staycation right at home
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Here are some easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental well-being
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Discover top pet care solutions that keep your pets safe and comfortable while you’re on duty
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        It can be challenging for COs to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here’s our top 25 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Using an online tax preparation service or working with a public safety tax preparation expert might save you time and money. Here’s what to know. 
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        From managing unpredictable income to planning for early retirement, this guide offers essential financial strategies tailored to police, fire, EMS and corrections professionals
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Families can offer the essential support and understanding needed to navigate this challenging profession, but only if you let them
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Because adults spell love ‘L-O-V-E’ and children spell it ‘T-I-M-E’, fathers spending quality time with their kids is a key to creating healthy relationships
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Practical upgrades like security bars, window films and wireless cameras can enhance your home’s protection without overspending
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        From multi-tools to night vision glasses, we’ve got your road trip essentials covered
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Dive into a curated collection of must-read public safety books, from thrilling accounts and leadership lessons from the front lines, to read-aloud children’s favorites
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Pack your gear, fire up that stove, and get ready to chow down like a king under the stars
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        From painter’s tape to a post-project wash box, stock up on these DIY essentials
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Show your pet’s public safety pride with these pet sweaters, tags and costumes
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Take charge of your health with these helpful kitchen tools for better nutrition
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Eight choices for any budget to protect your property from the elements and reduce your heating and cooling bill
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        As a first responder, it’s easy to get disconnected from home and family; make your home a sanctuary and be present for your loved ones
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        The interactive course is designed for adult family members of seasoned correctional employees and family members of new staff
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        The unpredictable nature of your work shouldn’t extend to your home life; build strong family relationships with these recommendations
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        “Is There Something Going On At Home?” by Jason Harney shines a light on the overlooked effects of police work on officers’ spouses and children
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        “This program is more than financial assistance; it’s a bridge to a brighter future for the families of those who’ve dedicated their lives to our safety,” Representative Matt Gress stated
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Say what you want about millennials, but they have healthy attitudes toward work-life balance in public safety; we should follow their lead
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Here are seven strategies to pay down debt and live within your means
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Employees came together to supply children, some of inmates, with the supplies they need for a successful school year
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        I know the landmines are there, but awareness alone won’t prevent the darkness of depression from creeping in
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Proactive measures to navigate and support each other through challenging times
    
        
    
        
    
        
    
        Learn how therapy can improve communication, provide a safe place for family members to share and gain real-world coping mechanisms
    
        
    
        
    
        
     
         
         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
