Wellness Week: How to workout SMARTer, officer fatigue signs & more

🎧 Listen: How to build an officer wellness program. April 1, 2023 | [View as webpage]( | Too many emails? [Update Subscription Preferences]( Dear Police1 Member, Congratulations! By opening this email, it means you are prioritizing your wellness. And that was our goal when we created [First Responder Wellness Week]( held March 27-31. While our week of awareness may have concluded, we hope that your wellness journey is just beginning. And Police1 plans to be there every step of the way! This compilation newsletter features highlights from our coverage this week, which included [daily challenges]( [podcasts]( [webinars]( [quizzes]( and [downloadable resources](. We recognize that while you, as an officer, are responsible for your wellness, there are also action items law enforcement leaders can take to develop a culture of wellness at their agencies. This doesn't all have to be accomplished at once. Bookmark Police1's [First Responder Wellness Week page]( and take things one step at a time. Stay well, stay healthy and stay happy!  — From all of us at Police1  AGENCY ACTION ITEMS [Assess your agency's health and wellness]( By Police1 Staff Take our survey to measure how your department stacks up when it comes to supporting employees [6 trauma management best practices for police organizations]( By William Mazur and Joseph Collins Make mental health a priority to strengthen your personnel’s resilience [Battling officer stress through building resiliency]( By Katja Ridderbusch Georgia POST's law enforcement resiliency program is designed to build mental, physical, social, spiritual and financial health [5 things to know about wellness rooms]( By Sarah Calams Here's an overview of what a wellness room is, how your officers can benefit from using one and steps your PD can take to create its own relaxing space [How the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office built an award-winning officer wellness program]( By Policing Matters Podcast In 2022, the agency received the NLEOMF's Destination Zero Officer Wellness Award – learn about the key elements of their program [How supervisors can identify signs of police officer fatigue]( By Jarrett Morris Fatigue can be hazardous for law enforcement officers who must always remain alert and focused on their duties [What agencies can do to lower cardiovascular disease risks for first responders]( By Brandon Griffith There are steps leaders can take to help personnel be healthier [ ] [ ] [ ] OFFICER ACTION ITEMS [23 wellness tips for law enforcement officers in 2023]( By Sarah Calams It can be challenging for officers to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here's our top 23 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year [Making workouts count: How to workout SMARTer, not harder]( By Sarah Calams Ditch the "all-or-nothing" attitude and replace it with "a little goes a long way" approach by following these five steps [Aggressive time management: A healthy coping strategy for first responders]( By Police1 Staff It's critical to carve out time for yourself; otherwise, your life will become all about work [Do you have a sleep disorder?]( By David Baker Researchers have identified four common sleep disturbances experienced by public safety personnel [What first responders can do to lower their cardiovascular disease risks]( By Brandon Griffith Even without departmental help, there are steps you take toward better health [5 first responder fitness gurus you should follow on Instagram]( By Rachel Engel A quick scroll through these influencers’ pages will inspire you to get off the station couch and hit the gym – or at least consider it! [5 alternatives to journaling if you don't like to write]( By Sarah Calams Keeping a journal isn't for everyone, but you can redefine what journaling means to you [ ] [Police1]( does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you are a Police1 member and subscribed to this newsletter. If you do not want to receive this newsletter, you can [opt-out here](. If you no longer wish to receive any email messages from Police1, [click here to unsubscribe]( from all mailings. Copyright © 2023 Lexipol. 2611 Internet Blvd., Ste. 100, Frisco, TX 75034.