It is the purpose of this policy to provide specificity to the standards of conduct embodied in the law enforcement officer’s code of ethics and this agency’s statement of values and mission, so that officers have a clear understanding of agency expectations pertaining to conduct and activities while on and off duty.
Your role is critical in maintaining police and community safety and wellness. You assist and support officers as well as community members in communicating important information and coordinating responses to emergencies. It is important that you support your wellness.
Your role is critical in maintaining police and community safety and wellness. You engage with the community to provide vital information and advocate for your agency. It is important that you support your own wellness to be better prepared to help and connect with others.
As a leader, you play a key role in the success and wellness of your agency. You are the decision-maker, and you provide support for your officers as well as community members. It is important that you focus on your own wellbeing to be better prepared to lead and develop a culture of wellness in your agency.
Law enforcement work remains inherently stressful and at times traumatic. From dangerous pursuits to officer-involved shootings, police professionals experience situations that may cause psychological and physiological disruptions. Left unaddressed, adverse symptoms of stress and trauma can negatively impact the careers and personal lives of these officers.
Establishment of procedures for investigating complaints and allegations of employee misconduct is crucial to demonstrate and protect a law enforcement agency’s integrity. The purpose of this policy is to inform all employees and the public of procedures for accepting, processing, and investigating complaints concerning allegations of employee misconduct. This policy defines provisions applicable only to investigation and disposition of allegations of administrative misconduct.
The purpose of this policy is to foster a healthy work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and to provide procedures for reporting, investigating, and resolving complaints of harassment and discrimination, and unprofessional conduct. All employees have the right to work in an environment free of harassment and discrimination.
The possibility of a dream coming true makes life interesting. Whether you are creating or reaffirming dreams or setting the path forward for the coming year, you have experienced moments when things “just go your way.” These wonderful events tend to occur when you have a calm mind — one free from negative emotions, such as stress, anger, frustration, resentment, or envy.
Veteran law enforcement trainer John Bostain, president of Command Presence Training, shares how a healthy culture is the number one thing that can shape officer wellness in any law enforcement agency or department.