When an officer retires from law enforcement, some may experience challenges as they transition to civilian life and leave behind the badge and their police family. According to a 2018 survey, 40 percent of retired officers reported having unexpected challenges adjusting to retirement. This can be caused by a perceived loss of identify, experiencing years of cumulative stress and trauma, and a fear of not knowing what to do next in life. However, evidence suggests that having a positive outlook on the future and an overall healthy mindset is associated with successful post-retirement. Panelists will discuss the concept of remaining resilient in retirement and how, with appropriate preparation for retirement, this mindset can help officers transition into the next chapter of their lives. 

When adverse life events occur, people often suffer negative consequences to their mental health and wellbeing. Law enforcement is not an exception and the more adversity they experience has been associated with worse outcomes. In light of current events in policing, many officers may feel as though they have lost their meaning and purpose, which can result in burnout and possibly even leaving the profession. However, evidence suggests that reflecting on meaning and purpose is beneficial and can help an individual become or remain resilient throughout their life. Panelists will discuss strategies to reconnect with your purpose through your work and remain resilient throughout a law enforcement career. 

Every mass violence incident is unique, and each presents unique challenges for police leaders. And yet, mass violence issues share some commonalities that police leaders need to be aware of. In this podcast, we will explore how these differences and similarities impact officer and community response, needs, and healing in the wake of mass violence. Hear from Chief Daniel Thompson and Chief Greg Mullen, who led their respective departments through two high-profile mass violence incidents: the Waukesha Parade Tragedy of 2021 and the Charleston Church Shooting of 2015. They share the unforeseen challenges to preparation, response, and healing that they, and their departments, experienced. While all forms of violence can have a traumatic and long-lasting effect, understanding the challenges specific to mass violence incidents can better prepare police leaders to navigate these tragedies. 

Mass violence tragedies cause far- and wide-reaching impacts in their aftermath. They create lasting challenges not just for police, but also for their families. Hear from Newton (CT) Chief of Police (Ret.) Michael Kehoe and his wife Lori, a retired hospice nurse, about the unique challenges they each faced, and the steps they took to support Newtown’s police department and its families, in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting in 2012.

The FBI CJIS Policy is changing to meet modern challenges impacting public safety entities. Aided by the Advisory Policy Board (APB), which is comprised of public safety executives from across the United States, the CJIS Division of the FBI has worked to improve CJIS policy intended to help protect all criminal justice data. This podcast aims to provide the information needed for implementing the new policies. This podcast episode is the seventh episode of the “Ask the Expert” panel discussion series that covers one of five CJIS policy primary “security control groups” and their key sub-topics from the first two series of revisions. This episode discusses CJIS policy modernization effort in versions 5.9.1 and 5.9.2

Law enforcement children worry about their parents because they understand being an officer is a dangerous job. The children will be affected and, in some cases, may exhibit secondary or vicarious trauma. This discussion explores ways parents can talk to their children about critical incidents and precautions to take to protect their mental health.

The FBI CJIS Policy is changing to meet modern challenges impacting public safety entities. Aided by the Advisory Policy Board (APB), which is comprised of public safety executives from across the United States, the CJIS Division of the FBI has worked to improve CJIS policy intended to help protect all criminal justice data. This podcast aims to provide the information needed for implementing the new policies. This podcast episode is the sixth of seven “Ask the Expert” episodes that will cover one of five CJIS policy primary “security control groups” and their key sub-topics from the first two series of revisions. This episode discusses system monitoring, software firmware and information integrity, and information management and retention.

The impact of mass violence is deep, affecting the victims, their families, the officers, and the community at large, and it takes time and support to heal. Police psychologist Dr. LaMaurice Gardner and police chaplain Charlie Scoma draw from their personal experience responding to mass violence events to share their roles in supporting officer healing both on scene and in the days and months following one of these tragedies. They discuss the difference between psychological and physical healing, how to encourage officers to use the support offered, and how officer healing is linked with community healing.  

The FBI CJIS Policy is changing to meet modern challenges impacting public safety entities. Aided by the Advisory Policy Board (APB), which is comprised of public safety executives from across the United States, the CJIS Division of the FBI has worked to improve CJIS policy intended to help protect all criminal justice data. This podcast aims to provide the information needed for implementing the new policies. This podcast episode is the fifth of at least seven “Ask the Expert” episodes that will cover one of five CJIS policy primary “security control groups” and their key sub-topics from the first two series of revisions. This episode discusses systems and information integrity, covering flaw remediation, automated flaw remediation status, and malicious code protection. 

The FBI CJIS Policy is changing to meet modern challenges impacting public safety entities. Aided by the Advisory Policy Board (APB), which is comprised of public safety executives from across the United States, the CJIS Division of the FBI has worked to improve CJIS policy intended to help protect all criminal justice data. This podcast aims to provide the information needed for implementing the new policies. This podcast episode is the fourth of now at least seven “Ask the Expert” episodes that will cover one of five CJIS policy primary “security control groups” and their key sub-topics from the first two series of revisions. This episode continues the CJIS policy discussion while focusing on media protection and systems and service acquisition.