Maintaining Positive Mental Health in Law Enforcement
A Checklist to Build Resilience, Prioritize Wellness, and Provide Support
Law enforcement officers are regularly faced with situations that can have a negative impact on their mental health. Your agency can easily begin taking steps to support the long-term health of your officers, creating a culture that prioritizes wellness and mental health.
We've compiled a checklist of three areas your agency should consider to maintain a culture of positive mental health amongst your officers. You can download the checklist here.
Educational Sessions
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May 8th, 2025, 10a - 12p CDT
How to Avoid Cop Burnout
Join us for a free webinar presented by Calibre Press and sponsored by Vector Solutions on Wednesday, May 7th at . Well-known law enforcement mental health expert Nick Greco will candidly discuss the phenomenon of burnout from a cop's perspective, share common myths and misunderstandings about burnout, and how to acknowledge it without jeopardizing your job.
Attendees will learn:
- What actually causes burnout - and are you unknowingly exposing yourself to the risks right now?
- Daily tips for proactively preventing burnout
- Recognizing early symptoms, in yourself and fellow officers, and what to do if you spot them.
- How to "reignite yourself" if you're burned out
- Should you get outside help if you're burned out? What kind and where to find it?
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May 15th, 2025, 2p - 3p EDT
Understanding Job Stress Across Ranks to Better Support Trainees, FTOs, and Command Staff
Stress looks different at every level of a law enforcement agency—and recognizing those differences is essential to providing the right support. This webinar takes a closer look at the distinct challenges faced by trainees, Field Training Officers (FTOs), and command staff.
New recruits are expected to adapt quickly as they move through the academy and into field training, all while navigating the internal and external pressures of the job. FTOs must balance their own responsibilities with the duty to mentor, protect, and evaluate another officer in real time. Meanwhile, command staff face leadership-specific stressors like resource management, team dynamics, and organizational demands.
This session will highlight practical ways agencies can foster resilience, strengthen communication, and build a healthier culture across all ranks.
Resources for Supporting Wellness within Your Agency
Spotlight: Mental Health Awareness in Law Enforcement
Many agencies are taking action by taking important steps to reduce the traditional stigma associated with mental health in law enforcement and incorporate programs and policies that help officers maintain mental wellness.
Prioritizing Wellness: A Conversation with Chief Barley of Hartselle PD
Public safety personnel have been shown to have higher rates of psychological health problems than the general public. Chief Justin Barley (ret.) discusses how he helped his agency prioritize wellness and mental health.
On- Demand Webinar: Tools to Support Officer Wellness Programs
Discuss how to identify officers that may need additional mental health support, learn how to set up reminders for follow-up peer support, and how to deliver and track behavioral health training.