Fitness & Health
Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
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With the proper support, mindset, policies and training, critical stress can be identified and handled efficiently and effectively
Peer support can act as one facet of treatment alongside professional counseling, group therapy or medical treatment
When implemented effectively, a peer support program can be one of the best resources for first responders to access help
The state is reviewing whether Cumberland County Jail COs used excessive force; it will also determine if COs provided the inmates with proper medical care
Anthony Gangi talks with experts about mental health resources available for corrections officers
The new pod at the Oklahoma County Jail was refurbished as part of an effort to increase mental health treatment for inmates
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
Anthony Gangi sits down with Greg Piper and Connie Alleyne to discuss how your co-workers can add to the stress of working in corrections
Emotional trauma can catch up to correctional officers, which can lead to problems at home and other self-destructive behaviors
‘Feeling trapped’ can increase the odds of a person having suicidal thoughts – here are some strategies to break out of that thinking
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