2016JANFEB

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J A N 2 0 1 6 F E B

ARE WE TAKING CARE OF OUR OWN?

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. 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.

L 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

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