Blog Articles
Since becoming a father at the end of last year, a number of people have reached out asking for advice on balancing being a new father with being a police officer.
This blog post will walk through some of the lessons and discussion points that might help you balance having a new addition...
Law Enforcement personnel face a unique set of stressors on a daily basis, and although these items on the list below seem easy enough, the majority of LE don’t utilize them enough.
The demands of the job, long hours, and the exposure to traumatic events can take a toll on...
What is sextortion?
Have you ever heard of "sextortion"? It's a crime that has been increasingly talked about in recent years, and for good reason. Sextortion has become so prevalent that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security and the...
The importance of flexibility, mobility and efficient movement patterns in occupational performance can not be overstated.
Being a police officer is a physically demanding job that requires officers to be on their feet for long periods of time, maneuver their body in kit, perform...
Being a police officer is a demanding and physically exhausting job. It requires officers to be alert and ready for any situation, whether it be responding to emergencies, chasing down criminals, or performing physically demanding tasks.
To maintain their physical and mental...
One of my favorite TED TALKS of all times is Kelly McGonigal’s “How to Make Stress Your Friend”. I first watched it during a training class I attended in 2016, and have since shown it nearly 100 times when I train others.
Kelly McGonigal is a health...
Let's get right down to business. There are 3 non-negotiables as a Law Enforcement Officer. Here they are:
TIME MANAGEMENT
Poor time management primarily impacts an Officer’s work/life balance. Instead of connecting with family and friends, we become disconnected from life...
Are you in a situation where getting to the gym every day (or at all) isn't an option?
Night shift schedule, traveling for trainings or work, or just managing a busy schedule. It happens... but that shouldn't stop you from training to be your best and following some form of program. Even...
Do you ever feel left out on the fitness island at your agency? Like you’re trying to move a mountain… but the mountain won’t budge?
We hear you. Loud and clear. Whether you’re fighting the bureaucratic red tape at a behemoth agency...
“Excellence is not an act, it is a habit.” – Aristotle
There is one habit that has contributed to the success of every world champion shooter in the world: Dry Fire.
Dry fire is basically a simulation of shooting technique without the use of live ammunition....
