Ensuring Officer Health and Wellness During Difficult Times
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is fully invested in the safety and wellness of officers, their families, and professional support staff.
Officer safety
Officer Health and Wellness Agency Assessment Tool and Action Planning Roadmap Released
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), has released Officer Health and Wellness Agency Assessment Tool and Action Planning Roadmap.
A comprehensive strategy to promote officer safety and wellness requires a multi-faceted approach addressing a variety of essential topics. The information contained in this resource is intended to serve as a guide for law enforcement...
Now Available: Staying Healthy in the Fray: The Impact of Crowd Management on Officers in the Context of Civil Unrest
Access the new resource from the National Police Foundation.
Nominations Now Being Accepted for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
Nominations accepted until July 31, 2021.
Register for VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program Webinar
Register to participate in the December 1 #CalmIsContagious #CalmIsCourtageous webinar.
Destination Zero Conference Taking Place November 10
Learn about the November 10 event.
VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program Marks 10-Year Anniversary
Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) VALOR Officer and Safety Wellness Program. This program brings vital resources to the field of law enforcement. More than 700 trainings have been held through VALOR, training over 64,000 officers.
Visit the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program website to view resources and online training opportunities.
Register for Webinar: Comprehensive Framework for Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide
Join BJA and others for this September 30 webinar.
Watch the "Empowering Support Systems to Recognize, Identify, and Act On Concerning Behavior" Webinar
Watch a recording of the July 2020 webinar from SAFLEO, the National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers Program.
National Survey on Officer Safety Training: Findings and Implications
Date Published
August 2020
Publication Type
Survey,
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
National Survey on Officer Safety Training Report and Resources Released
Access the report, an accompanying brief, and the interactive website.
National Consortium on Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide
October 2019
In this video, Katharine T. Sullivan, the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs, joins IACP TV to discuss the impact of suicide in law enforcement today.
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Watch Acting Director Costigan Speak About Officer Safety and Wellness in Recently Held Panel Discussion
On July 14, 2020, the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum held a virtual panel discussion on officer safety and wellness, in conjunction with the release of mid-year 2020 data on officer fatalities.
If you missed it, you can watch the recording of the event, which includes BJA Acting Director Mike Costigan as the Keynote Speaker. Also see the 2020 Mid-Year Law Enforcement Officers...
Honoring Excellence in Public Safety
This blog post highlights BJA award programs that recognize extraordinary efforts of public safety officers.
Virtual Panel Discussion: Keeping Officers' Names Off the Wall
Participate in a virtual panel discussion on July 14.
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Nominations Now Being Accepted
Submit your nomination by July 31, 2020.
Valor Off the Cuff: Examining Police Officer Safety and Wellness
May 2020
In this video, law enforcement officers share their compelling personal stories and insights on how officers can stay safe and healthy on the job.
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National Police Week
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. National Police Week is a time to support law enforcement communities while honoring officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
National Police Week will next be held May 11 through May 17...