The occupational fatality rate for law enforcement is three to five times greater than the national average for the working population. The officers who protect us must also be protected–against incapacitating physical, mental, and emotional health problems as well as against the hazards of their job.
The President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing dedicated a hearing to this important topic and highlighted its importance as the sixth pillar of the Task Force Report. Earlier in 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice established an Officer Safety and Wellness Group to focus attention on this critical aspect of public safety.
We have built a library of our resources below to help agencies better look after the physical safety and mental wellness of their officers.
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Ambushes of Police: Environment, Incident Dynamics, and the Aftermath of Surprise Attacks Against Law Enforcement Emerging Use of Force Issues: Balancing Public and Officer Safety Health, Safety, and Wellness Program Case Studies in Law Enforcement Hemorrhage Control Overview for Law Enforcement IACP National Symposium on Law Enforcement Officer Suicide and Mental Health: Breaking the Silence on Law Enforcement Suicides |
Making Officer Safety and Wellness Priority One: A Guide to Educational Campaigns OSW (Officer Safety and Wellness) Group Annual Summary: Issues and Recommendations for Improving the Wellbeing of Police Officers Safety and Health Information and Education for Law Enforcement Departments: An Annotated Bibliography Understanding Firearms Assaults against Law Enforcement Officers in the United States |
