Before the Badge: Reality of policing settling in for LPD academy recruits
Recruits are getting a closer look at what their future job could really look like, learning first aid for law enforcement, and being fitted for their ballistic vests.
“Tell the nation police suicide is a real problem.” Behind The Badge Seminar held at the Radford Police Department
The Police Benevolent Foundation held a Behind The Badge seminar at the Radford Police Department, which focuses on the hidden dangers of PTSD and its connection to the high rate of law enforcement ...
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Radford City Office hosts Behind the Badge seminar on law enforcement mental health
The Behind the Badge seminar is happening today at the Radford City Office, and it’s all about tackling the tough issues of ...
PTSD impacts 87% of law enforcement officers
The seminar will discuss the realities of PTSD in law enforcement officers. It’s estimated that 87% of officers battle PTSD. There are also extremely high rates of police suicide. There are ways, ...