PTSD

The dogs are selected for the program based on their temperament and learn 37 different commands over the course of about 14 months

The jury found that the DOC failed to properly accommodate the officer's disability and then subsequently retaliated against him

Like any special ops team, a law enforcement peer support team has a mission to fulfill

Something as simple as guided visualization trips to the beach can help build resiliency in jobs where it seems impossible to relax

Veteran CO offers effective coping methods to combat the stress-filled career of a correctional officer

With the proper support, mindset, policies and training, critical stress can be identified and handled efficiently and effectively

The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone

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

Hypervigilance may help save lives when an actual threat materializes, but it wears us down if it becomes a chronic state of being

Silence and judgment can wreak havoc on an officer's mental wellness