Lexipol
Lexipol is America鈥檚 leading provider of defensible policies and training for public safety organizations, delivering our services through a unique, web-based development system. Lexipol offers state-specific policy manuals, regular policy updates and daily scenario based training against policy.
Making recruitment and retention a part of every job description combats attrition and provides a deep applicant pool that reflects your community
Remember, the future of your organization depends on finding and keeping good people
Just because a tragedy is new to you does not mean it is new to our profession.
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Today, most agencies have reduced or eliminated pensions; that means it鈥檚 on you to financially plan for retirement
Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment
Prioritize first responder safety and wellness with grants to support initiatives for mental health, resilience and physical fitness
Let鈥檚 aspire to build a future where ego takes a backseat to compassion and accountability
In times of stress, your sympathetic nervous system is on high alert; box breathing can help
Promoting mental wellness in public safety involves regular check-ins, providing resources, supporting those struggling, leading by example and recognizing signs of stress
Which side of the debate do you land?
Leaving the occupation you love is hard to do
While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
A simple approach to selecting healthy snacks involves thinking in terms of 鈥済ood, better and best鈥
Simple gestures, like checking in after difficult calls or noticing changes in behavior, can make a significant difference
These five strategies are designed to help you overcome exhaustion and maintain momentum toward your fitness goals
It鈥檚 helpful to know yourself and your peers well enough to detect significant changes that adversely impact on-the-job performance
Take steps to prioritize your wellness so you can better serve your community, your colleagues and your family
While it can be useful and effective, social media is not always simple
Although teamwork is a natural element of public safety, it鈥檚 easy for leaders to become complacent and fail to pay sufficient attention to team dynamics
Lexipol earns national recognition for most passionate employees
The added wealth of experience, leadership will continue to bring innovative solutions to customers in public safety
The nomination for the 2024 Business Intelligence Group award focused on the Cordico wellness app
Lexipol鈥檚 comprehensive suite of solutions address key challenges for public safety and local government agencies
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol鈥檚 Cordico wellness app for first responders
Get to , listen to their input, and allow them to use their skills and abilities
The public鈥檚 First Amendment right to film is strongest when it comes to filming governmental employees engaged in their public duties in public places
Catastrophizing can actually cause more catastrophic results to you physically and mentally than the actual catastrophe you imagined
Focusing on observed behavior will help protect both the individuals needing assistance and the officers responding to the situation