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Police Officers face many challenges in their daily lives and maintaining a healthy diet can be one of them.
With long, unpredictable hours, limited access to healthy food options, and high levels of stress, it can be difficult for LEOs to prioritize their nutrition. In this article,...
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...
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....
The academy experience varies tremendously from location to location. Some will be para-military and incredibly difficult while others will be more of a trade school. With that being said, there are five things you can expect the first week regardless of the academy you...
Recovery seems to be a sticking point for a lot of first responders. We deal with a lot of stress and experience critical incidents that can cause both short term and long term trauma. The job comes with a crazy schedule and therefore a perceived lack of time, in many cases....
The realm of Law Enforcement and the gear that comes with it is no secret to those of us in the profession.
Neither is it a secret that officers range from the barely prepared... to the over-the-top-gear-whore.
I have been in this career for over 20 years and just like the...
I recently competed in a SWAT competition which was a two day event consisting of a day of scenarios involving role-players and NLTA (non-lethal training ammo), followed by a day of shooting and physical fitness events.
As part of my preparations for this, I took a month off from...
