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Public Health

Survey: Fitness improves men’s health — yet nearly 1 in 3 don’t do it enough

Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for officers under stress

September 18, 2025 08:47 AM

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Public Health

‘Something is wrong with my brain’: N.C. officer who died by suicide confirmed to have suffered from CTE

Charlotte Police Officer Brent Simpson suffered cognitive decline that dated back years before his death in 2024, his widow, Gina Elliott, shared

September 15, 2025 07:54 AM

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Gov Grants Help

DOJ cancels $500M in public safety grants, cuts officer safety and crime prevention programs

Programs cut include those supporting police officer wellness, corrections reentry, victim services, mental health and crime reduction

August 20, 2025 09:45 AM

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Technology

1,300 body cameras deployed in Ariz. prisons to improve safety, transparency

The Axon body-worn cameras have already reduced inmate grievance response times by up to 12% and use-of-force reports have dropped by about 17%

August 15, 2025 07:36 AM

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Education & Schools

‘Glad to do it!': First responder childrens book series aims to build trust in public servants

The series offers a window into the experiences of first responders through the use of real stories from real law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs

July 26, 2025 12:37 PM

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