Father of slain cop sworn-in as officer; PD resolves 35-hour standoff

Peek into Ga. POST's resiliency program. March 30, 2023 | [View as webpage]( | Too many emails? [Update Subscription Preferences]( Dear Police1 Member, There are a lot of eyes on First Responder Wellness Week, including those of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott who took time out of his busy schedule to [record this message]( reminding first responders that "taking care of yourself mentally and physically is critical to serving, protecting and uplifting our communities.” Thanks, Dak! Speaking of football, we are rapidly moving into the fourth quarter of First Responder Wellness Week, with just two days to go. Our focus for Thursday is on mental health and here are today’s action items: ► Take our daily challenge: [Practice mindfulness for just two minutes]( ► Benchmark your agency: Download a meaningful [wellness measures checklist]( ► Discover how resiliency training battles stress: Georgia POST's [resiliency program]( builds mental, physical, social, spiritual and financial health Stay well, — The Police1 Team TOP STORIES [Father of slain Ind. officer sworn-in as reserve officer while wearing son’s badge]( Noah Shahnavaz, 24, was killed when a man got out of his car during a traffic stop and opened fire [5 Mo. officers, K-9 struck by car while on scene; driver arrested]( [7 CHP officers charged with involuntary manslaughter over in-custody death]( [Maine bill allows some first responder suicides to be classified as LODDs]( [Va. PD’s 35-hour standoff that began as welfare check ends peacefully]( [Calif. police union exec. charged with attempting to illegally import opioids]( [ ] [ ] [ ] [Grant assistance for Rapid DNA products at no cost]( [ ] Thermo Fisher Scientific has partnered with PoliceGrantsHelp to provide customized grant help for Rapid DNA, including grant research, alert notices and application reviews. [Get Started Today]( [ ] [ ] FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS WEEK DAY 4: MENTAL HEALTH [The mindfulness challenge: Practice mindfulness for just 2 minutes today]( By Police1 Staff Dr. Rachelle Zemlok defines mindfulness and offers simple steps to practice it every day [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 [ ] [Protecting valued public safety gear is this company's mission]( [ ] For this sales rep, it starts with understanding each customer's unique needs. [Read more]( [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [How to buy body-worn cameras (eBook)]( [ ] While the value and utility of BWCs are understood at a fundamental level, there are factors police departments need to weigh and steps to take in order to have a long-standing and successful BWC program. [Download now]( [ ] [ ] OTHER HIGHLIGHTS [Mental health in focus: When to seek professional help]( By Police1 Staff Guidance for knowing when everyday stressors become something bigger, something that requires professional help [Developing an effective care plan for first responders’ mental wellness]( By Shauna Springer, Ph.D. There are three common elements that can drive the best outcomes [Be wary of the coiled rope]( By Barbara A. Schwartz For officers who encounter daily threats, their coiled rope can cause inappropriate reactions Sponsored Content [Cardiac arrest is a law enforcement problem]( For its victims, every second counts. That means first-arriving officers have a unique chance to save lives that even EMS often doesn’t. [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.