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ast December, two incidents involving law enforcement on opposite

ends of the country made headlines and lit up social media.They were

feel-good stories highlighting the empathic, altruistic characteristics of those

drawn to the profession; a welcome reprieve from the barrage of criticism

and anti-police sentiment infiltrating our nation.

The first incident involved an officer who responded to the tragic, fatal

shootings in San Bernardino, California. He was performing his duties –

intuitively and as trained – escorting a group of people to safety after the

scene was secured. Not surprisingly, one of the members was recording the

evacuation on his or her phone and captured how the officer comforted

Last December, two incidents involving law

enforcement on opposite ends of the country made

headlines and lit up social media. They were feel-

good stories highlighting the empathic, altruistic

characteristics of those drawn to the profession; a

welcome reprieve from the barrage of criticism and

anti-police sentiment infiltrating our nation.

ARE WE TAKING CARE

OF OUR OWN?

OFFICER SAFETY AND WELLNESS

The Executive Board of the FBI National Academy Associates is dedicated

to furthering the conversation on officer safety and wellness issues that

impact the law enforcement profession. Moving forward, members can

expect articles in each Associates Magazine that highlight challenges that

are inherent to the profession and present solutions to those looking to

enhance their own personal resiliency or that of their agencies.