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06/11/2020

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In this episode, Michael emphasizes the importance of LEOs after the incident in Minnesota involving George Floyd.  He wants to remind each and everyone LEO that they still play a vital role in the safety of society.  He also talks about the one subject every agency needs to focus on. ...

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08/03/2019

How do you manage your stress with emotional intelligence?

Law enforcement emotional intelligence is defined as the ability of the officer to manage and use his/her emotions in a positive and constructive way, and to manage healthy relationships within the department and within other supporting agencies in the criminal justice system

07/30/2019

Understanding your emotions is as important as understanding reason. Emotions play a role in your decision making.

If reason and emotion affect decision-making, which matters more?

07/24/2019

How do you think the numbers change in law enforcement? Lower or higher? I bet the latter...

Americans were more stressed, angry and worried last year than they've been at most points during the past decade, according to Gallup's annual update on the world's emotional state.

07/22/2019

How do you balance your emotions?

07/18/2019

“You never know when you’ve saved a life, but you know when you’ve lost one.”

Do you understand how death affects law enforcement?

The intensely challenging job of law enforcement is linked to many health issues. I met a former officer who tried to protect my high school friend and learned the effect her death had on him.

07/17/2019

Are you winning the emotional war?

07/15/2019

It doesn’t have to be anger or rage... that’s what the “outside” world thinks

07/12/2019

Emotions are not weak... so why do we keep thinking they are? Why aren’t we getting ahead of them before they overwhelm us?

07/11/2019

Mindfulness is more than a concept. It is a proven technique used to help you live in the moment. This a “think outside of the box” technique to decrease the deterioration of law enforcement officer’s mindset.

Meditation is helping police officers to de-escalate volatile situations, improve community relations—and improve their own well-being.

07/09/2019

Why face your emotions alone because people want you to stand alone?