Topics in the News
A curated listing of content from the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.
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January 10, 2023
Focus on Officer Wellness: Considerations for Officers and Their Families
The inherent stress of law enforcement work can affect officers and their families if not managed adequately.
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December 7, 2022
The Fatal Five: Off-Duty Threats to Law Enforcement
Recognizing and proactively assessing these risk factors can help deter negative outcomes among officers.
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October 5, 2022
Domestic Murder-Suicide: A Compound Tragedy
The author discusses the known incidence, demographics, potential risk factors, and possible motivations for these tragic events.
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August 8, 2022
Officers in such a high-stress career can experience depression, and agencies have a responsibility to help them maintain their mental health.
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July 7, 2022
Perspective: Benefits of a Youth Leadership Academy
A youth leadership academy can help with recruiting personnel and strengthening your agency’s relationship with the community.
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June 6, 2022
Compassion Fatigue Among Officers
A high-stress profession such as law enforcement can lead to compassion fatigue; however, it is treatable, especially when symptoms are identified as they first appear.
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April 6, 2022
First Responder Peer Support Programs
These programs reduce stigma about mental health and allow first responders to feel comfortable approaching one another for assistance.
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October 6, 2021
Leadership Spotlight: Tribal Supervision
Effective leaders recognize the importance of addressing problematic behavior by any agency employee, regardless of supervisory assignment.
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October 6, 2021
Trauma-Informed Policing and Building Trust
A trauma-informed approach to policing will help build relationships, resilience, and trust within departments and communities.
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September 8, 2021
Leadership Spotlight: Importance of Suicide Awareness
Leaders must be aware of this serious issue, recognizing when their people struggle and encouraging them to utilize available resources.
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September 8, 2021
Suicide Prevention and Intervention Skills Training
Providing suicide prevention and intervention skills training to police agencies helps keep communities and officers safe.
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September 8, 2021
Officer Wellness Spotlight: Benefits of Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness in the workplace can increase productivity and job satisfaction, improve communication skills, and reduce stress.
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September 8, 2021
Police Chief Suicide: An Overlooked Issue
Moving toward evidence-based prevention begins with raising awareness through advocacy, research, and education.
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July 7, 2021
Death and Loss in Law Enforcement
Officers’ exposure to death can harm them personally and professionally; however, agencies can follow several suggestions to help counter these effects.
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April 8, 2021
Perspective: The Champion—A Positive Force Within the Community
Balancing their roles as warriors and guardians, champions seek to better serve their communities through deep, meaningful involvement.
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