by Calibre Press | Dec 18, 2023 | Calibre Press Commentary, Guest Commentary, Health & Wellness, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Tips
The following was submitted to us by Chief Sam DiGiovanna, a 40-year fire service veteran who follows Calibre Press. Sam felt this might be of interest to all of you. “Not quite your typical ‘Christmas Story,’” Sam writes, “but it certainly hits home for many this...
by Calibre Press | Oct 10, 2023 | Calibre Press Commentary, Guest Commentary, Health & Wellness, Instructor Insights, Leadership, Patrol, Tips
By Nick Greco ========== Editor’s note: This article references a Calibre Press Webinar conducted on Sept. 26 titled, Why Are Cops Really Dying? Why Are They Leaving? A recording of the Vector Solutions-sponsored program, which features Calibre Press’s Jim Glennon and...
by Calibre Press | Sep 19, 2023 | Calibre Press Commentary, Guest Commentary, Health & Wellness, Law Enforcement Today, Leadership, Officer Feedback, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol
Barbara Schwartz’s recent article, Take Notice of an Officer’s Pain, resonated powerfully with Calibre Press newsletter readers. One in particular, Gerry Walker, a U.S. Army veteran, a former police officer and a current federal law enforcement officer, sent us the...
by Calibre Press | Sep 14, 2023 | Calibre Press Commentary, Guest Commentary, Health & Wellness, Law Enforcement Today, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol
By Barbara A. Schwartz Editor’s note: September is suicide prevention month. With that, thank you to Barbara Schwartz for sharing the following important and timely article. You can make a difference in an officer’s life by noticing when they are hurting, struggling,...
by Calibre Press | Nov 29, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol
By Dr. Olivia Johnson SUICIDE. The mere word makes many uncomfortable. It leaves many speechless. It leaves many sharing mere condolences, because words alone cannot alleviate the heavy cloud of unbearable pain. However, being uncomfortable and remaining quiet will...