Staying Healthy in the Fray – Safety and Wellness Resources

Safety and Wellness Resources

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Resources

Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Resource Page: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/law-enforcement-officer-safety-and-wellness/overview
VALOR Initiative Page: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/valor/overview
Bureau of Justice Assistance Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Surge Effort Page: https:// www.valorforblue.org/Valor-Resources/Surge#all

International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Resources

IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Resource Page: www.theiacp.org/OSW

CAREER RESILIENCY

Enhancing Officer Wellness and Resiliency in Policing: https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/files/ Enhancing%20Officer%20Wellness%20and%20Resiliency%20in%20Policing%20(1).pdf
Mastering Work-Life Balance: https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/files/Mastering%20Work%20Life%20 Balance.pdf
Supporting Officers After the Badge: Considerations for Officer Retirement: https://www.theiacp.org/sites/ default/files/246191_IACP_Officer_Retirement_p5.pdf
Supporting Officers After the Badge: The Impact of Retirement on Law Enforcement Families: https://www. theiacp.org/sites/default/files/Officer%20Retirement%20Impact%20on%20Family.pdf

INFOGRAPHIC SERIES

Helping Your Young Child Understand Your Job: https://www.theiacp.org/resources/document/supporting-officer-safety-through-family-wellness-helping-your-child-understand
Discussing Your Job With Your Teen: https://www.theiacp.org/resources/supporting-officer-safety-through-family-wellness-discussing-your-job-with-your-teen
Injury Reduction: https://www.theiacp.org/resources/supporting-officer-safety-through-family-wellness-injury-reduction
Nutritional Needs: https://www.theiacp.org/resources/document/supporting-officer-safety-through-family-wellness-nutritional-needs
Financial Literacy: https://www.theiacp.org/resources/document/supporting-officer-safety-through-family-wellness-financial-literacy
Estate Planning: https://www.theiacp.org/resources/supporting-officer-safety-through-family-wellness-estate-planning
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation: https://www.theiacp.org/resources/document/supporting-officer-safety-through-family-wellness-the-effects-of-sleep

FACT SHEETS

Community-Police Engagement: How Law Enforcement Parents Can Talk to Their Children About Current Events: https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/files/243807_IACP_OSW_CPE_Talk_to_Children_3%20(1). pdf
Eating Well On-The-Go: How Agencies Can Provide Education and Support to Improve Officer Nutrition and Well-Being: https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/files/2018-09/eating%20well%20on%20the%20go.pdf

REPORTS, GUIDES, AND TOOLS

Employee and Family Wellness Guide: https://www.theiacp.org/resources/document/employee-and-family-wellness-guide
Mental Wellness, Resilience, and Suicide Prevention Brochure: https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/ files/Suicide%20prevention%20brochure%202020.pdf
Comprehensive Framework for Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention (NOSI Resource): https://www.theiacp. org/sites/default/files/2020-11/_NOSI_Framework_Final%20%28002%29.pdf
Strategies for Safe and Positive Messaging (NOSI Resource): https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/ files/2020-10/244736_IACP_NOSI_Messaging_p7.pdf
OVC Law Enforcement Vicarious Trauma Toolkit: https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/vtt/tools-law-enforcement
Law Enforcement Agency and Officer Resilience Training Program (VALOR Resource): https://www.theiacp. org/projects/law-enforcement-agency-and-officer-resilience-training-program

Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) – BJA VALOR RESOURCES

VALOR Program Website: https://www.valorforblue.org
ABC’s of Good Sleep Habits: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1201/ABCs-of-Good-Sleep-Habits
Agency Planning and Support for Employee Crisis: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1071/ Agency-Planning-and-Support-for-Employee-Crisis
Are You Carrying Your Tourniquet?: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/560/Tourniquet-Poster
Be Part of the Solution: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1323/Be-Part-of-the-Solution
Behind Closed Doors: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/497/Behind-Closed-Doors
Break the Silence: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1325/Break-the-Silence
Building Resilience: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/567/Building-Resilience
Building Resilience for Officers: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/569/Building-Resilience-for- Officers
Crisis to C.A.L.M.: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1361/Crisis-to-C-A-L-M-
Critical Incidents and Post-Traumatic Stress: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1217/Critical- Incidents-and-Post-Traumatic-Stress
Debriefing Trauma: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1328/Debriefing-Trauma
Don’t Skimp on Sleep: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/983/Don%E2%80%99t-Skimp-on-Sleep
Essential Casualty Care Equipment for Your Go-Bag: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/190/ Essential-Casualty-Care-Equipment-for-Your-Go-Bag
Five Myths About Mindfulness Meditation: https://www.valorforblue.org/Blog/24/Five-Myths-About- Mindfulness-Meditation
From Crisis to C.A.L.M.-Control Your Emotions: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1363/From- Crisis-to-C-A-L-M-%E2%80%94Control-Your-Emotions
From Crisis to C.A.L.M.-Provide Alternatives for a Peaceful Resolution: https://www.valorforblue.org/ Clearinghouse/1365/From-Crisis-to-C-A-L-M-%E2%80%94Provide-Alternatives-for-a-Peaceful-Resolution
From Crisis to C.A.L.M.-Use Active Listening: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1364/From- Crisis-to-C-A-L-M-%E2%80%94Use-Active-Listening
Got A Minute? Let’s Talk About PTSD: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1352/Got-A-Minute?- Let%E2%80%99s-Talk-About-PTSD-
Got a Minute? Let’s Talk About Sleep: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1350/Got-A-Minute?- Let%E2%80%99s-Talk-About-Sleep-
Got A Minute? Let’s Talk About Stress: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1351/Got-A-Minute?- Let%E2%80%99s-Talk-About-Stress-
Mitigating the Negative Effects of Stress: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/566/Mitigating-the- Negative-Effects-of-Stress
Negativity Bias: Is That a Rock or a Lion Behind That Bush?: https://www.valorforblue.org/Blog/27/ Negativity-Bias-Is-That-a-Rock-or-a-Lion-Behind-That-Bush
Post Critical-Incident Stress Management: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1225/Post-Critical- Incident-Stress-Management
Post Critical-Incident Trauma Care: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1230/Post-Critical- Incident-Trauma-Care
Reduce Stress: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/571/Reduce-Stress
Resilience Initiatives for Agencies: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/570/Resilience-Initiatives-for-Agencies
Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength 2: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1306/Seeking-Help-is-a- Sign-of-Strength-2
Seven Ways to Alleviate Stress: https://www.valorforblue.org/Blog/25/Seven-Ways-to-Alleviate-Stress
Sleep Well, Be Well: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1202/Sleep-Well-Be-Well
Smash the Stigma: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1303/Smash-the-Stigma
Some Wounds Are Invisible: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/14/Some-Wounds-Are-Invisible- Poster
Spotlight on Safety – Diet and Nutrition: https://www.valorforblue.org/Spotlight-on-Safety/ PhysicalHealth#PhysicalReadiness
Spotlight on Safety – Fitness: https://www.valorforblue.org/Spotlight-on-Safety/ PhysicalHealth#PhysicalReadiness
Spotlight on Safety – Physical Readiness: https://www.valorforblue.org/Spotlight-on-Safety/ PhysicalHealth#PhysicalReadiness
Stress Inoculation – Healthy Habits: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1346/Stress- Inoculation%E2%80%94Healthy-Habits
Stress Inoculation – Healthy Support: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1347/Stress- Inoculation%E2%80%94Healthy-Support
Stress Reduction – Tap the Well: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1348/Stress- Reduction%E2%80%94Tap-the-Well
Stress Reduction – 3 Things You Can Do to Reduce Negative Impacts of Stress: https://www.valorforblue. org/Clearinghouse/1349/Stress-Reduction%E2%80%943-Things-You-Can-Do-to-Reduce-Negative-Impacts-of-Stress
Surviving Organizational Stress: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1218/Surviving- Organizational-Stress
TCCC: Trauma Bag Recommendations – Are You Prepared?: https://www.valorforblue.org/ Clearinghouse/747/TCCC-Trauma-Bag-Recommendations
The Benefits of Sleep: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/182/The-Benefits-of-Sleep
There is Hope: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1386/There-is-Hope-
Understanding the Cycle of Stress and Its Associated Risk Factors Within the Law Enforcement Profession: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/669/Understanding-the-Cycle-of-Stress-and-Its-Associated- Risk-Factors-Within-the-Law-Enforcement-Profession-Poster
Wake Up to the Facts: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1200/Wake-Up-to-the-Facts
While We Have You…Let’s Talk About PTSD: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1357/While-We- Have-You-Let%E2%80%99s-Talk-About-PTSD-
While We Have You…Let’s Talk About Stress: https://www.valorforblue.org/Clearinghouse/1356/While- We-Have-You-Let%E2%80%99s-Talk-About-Stress-

Polis Solutions, Inc. Resources

T3 – Tact, Tactics, and Trust is a BJA-approved curriculum, which addresses multiple issues related to officer safety and wellness that are relevant to mass demonstrations, protests, and 1st Amendment Assemblies: https:// www.polis-solutions.net/t3
ADAPT is a new program based on the concept that the foundation of officer safety is the ability to adapt decisively to dynamic circumstances and conditions. This program was developed under the BJA VALOR Initiative: https://www.polis-solutions.net/adapt
Polis Patrol Expert is a digital resource to build scenarios that address key concerns related to stress management and officer wellness: https://polispatrolexpert.com/

UCF Restores Resources

UCF RESTORES provides guidance on coping with stress, healthy sleeping, sadness and depression, and stress and anger management: https://ucfrestores.com/resources/stress-management/

VIRGINIA CENTER FOR POLICING INNOVATION (VCPI) RESOURCES

Measuring What Matters Web-Based e-Guide (MWM e-Guide): https://www.vcpionline.org/measuring-what-matters/