Download or read book Wellness Program Adherence in Preparation for Future Physical Fitness Mandates in Law Enforcement written by Anne Marie Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fit for Duty written by Robert Hoffman and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When facing threats of violence and terrorism, law enforcement officers are often critical first responders. The ability of these officers to be alert, physically ready, and mentally prepared to handle the hazardous situations that are a regular part of the profession is essential to their agencies and the communities they protect. Fit for Duty, Third Edition With Online Video, provides practical information on creating and implementing physical fitness and wellness programs to help law enforcement officers fulfill their demanding job requirements. Authors Robert Hoffman and Thomas R. Collingwood offer a comprehensive resource with job-specific training and strategies supported by more than 60 years of experience helping law enforcement officers achieve physical fitness and lead healthier lives. Now fully updated with current statistics, anecdotes, and research from agencies across North America, Fit for Duty, Third Edition, contains the following: · Expanded content on physical readiness that provides guidelines and helps readers understand how their fitness affects their ability to perform · A new chapter on nontraditional training that provides instruction on incorporating stability and medicine ball exercises, circuit training, plyometrics, Pilates, and yoga into exercise routines · Accompanying online video that demonstrates 40 test protocols and exercises, showing officers how to properly perform the recommended activities · Reproducible checklists and forms that make instruction easy and allow officers to incorporate fitness into daily routines · An image bank that contains all the forms, figures, tables, and technique photos from the book Fit for Duty, Third Edition, is divided into four progressive sections. The text starts with big-picture information on fitness assessment, beginning with the general fitness levels of the entire nation and then focusing on how fit law enforcement officers compare to the general population. Part II explains the importance of physical fitness and how to train in each of those specific areas to increase cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, explosive strength, flexibility, agility, speed, and anaerobic power. Part III focuses on lifestyle components of fitness, including diet and nutrition, weight management, stress management, smoking cessation, and the prevention of substance abuse. Part IV ties together all information from the previous sections into achievable plans and goals. It also explains how to avoid common hurdles and pitfalls of adopting lifestyle changes so that officers will have positive results. Throughout the text, exercise drills are featured in a numbered, step-by-step format so that people of all fitness levels can easily follow them. With this text, law enforcement instructors and administrators can establish complete and customized fitness programs that prepare current and future officers in every branch of service. Individual officers will receive the tools they need to improve their fitness levels, which will help them in many situations they might encounter.
Download or read book Physical Fitness Programs for Law Enforcement Officers written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Managing Law Enforcement Wellness Programs written by Rickey C. Fuller and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A literature search, interviews, and other futures methodologies were used to study the impact of a police officer's environment and lifestyle on officers' health in small-sized and medium-sized law enforcement agencies by the year 2000. A Nominal Group Technique panel was formed, consisting of experts in physical fitness, mental health, medicine, law enforcement, city government, and the legal profession to define the future of this issue. The following five trends were forecasted: agency responsibility for wellness of employees with fitness incentives, establishment of standards for levels of fitness screening and monitoring, counseling/awareness management of stress-related dysfunctions, availability of health information and new technology applied to wellness, and health costs for personnel and local government. The high-probability events were identified as gang and drug wars reaching overwhelming proportions, causing a state of emergency; require statewide fitness standards with absolute minimum standards state in job descriptions, mandatory fitness programs, court cases and decisions require levels of fitness, and wellness programs adopted by a majority of law enforcement agencies. These future scenarios were created using the data provided by the Nominal Group panel. The strategic management plan looks at the management of wellness programs in a small California police agency. The selected policy strategies are the development of a fitness master plan for each officer; the development of a policy to maintain minimum physical performance criteria for all sworn personnel; and the development of a policy that facilitates the appropriate culture that would reward, value, and encourage wellness lifestyles in the organization, the individual, and the working environment. The report also discusses implementation planning, commitment planning, management structure, and monitoring and evaluation.
Download or read book Fitness Promotion Programs in Law Enforcement written by Donna Brown and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fitness promotion programs in law enforcement are relatively new, are characterized by a divergence of program objectives, may be voluntary or mandatory with respect to program participation, may or may not contain performance standards for maintaining employment or receiving certain benefits, and are subject to various legal considerations with respect to employment rights and privileges. The divergence that exists in program objectives is exemplified by the two major program types -- job-related programs which focus on the assessment of those physical capabilities required to perform spec job tasks, and health-related programs which focus on overall health and wellness. This report represents the culmination of a major effort by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to respond to the need of law enforcement agencies for information on fitness promotion programs. It is intended for use as a resource document by agencies considering the implementation of such a program. None of the specific programs or program elements described in the document are endorsed by POST. Rather, all information contained in the document has been included in the belief that it will assist agencies in making better informed judgments about local program needs and features.
Download or read book Physical Fitness as a Factor in Performance on the Job in Law Enforcement written by Robert William F. Williams and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author hypothesized that reasonable investment of effort and funds into carefully constructed and well-monitored fitness programs will improve the performance of law enforcement personnel. The report, which is divided into three main sections, evaluates contemporary literature, examines existing programs, and emerging technology. It does not evaluate current, longitudinal studies that relate to possible improvement of a police officer's ability to perform specific tasks, but with physical fitness as a means of increasing the probability of preserving law enforcement operating personnel. Studies in the private sector report significant return for time and funds spent on fitness programs. Benefits, costs, and tradeoffs in fitness programs are examined. Studies indicating program effects on such factors as use of sick time, medical claims, medical retirements, individual competence, ability to recruit new personnel, and vulnerability to vicarious liability are discussed. Decision making about developing and implementing a physical fitness program are discussed, and details of management theory implemented in the Downey Police Department (California) are examined. Trends that may impact on the future of fitness programs in law enforcement are also discussed.
Download or read book The Future of Policing written by Scott A. Cunningham and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-03-19 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Policing does not happen in a vacuum. The mood, viewpoints, and stresses of society impact how policing occurs and how it is perceived. Starting in June and July 2020, the nation saw weeks of protests, civil disturbances, and riots that were specifically directed against the police. This most recent round of public unrest was sparked by the senseless, needless, and improper death of George Floyd. Having seen similar deaths of black males while involved with police officers, the nation had had enough and demands for something to be done, were far reaching and involved more than just the black community or a few protestors. An all-encompassing variety of people either joined the protests or supported them. People of all demographic backgrounds, economic levels, and professions resoundingly condemned the actions of the officers in the Floyd incident, even police officers and police leaders. Policing in America needs to change. Scott Cunningham offers advice on a wide variety of policing aspects, including but not limited to, leadership, training, equipment and weapons, government’s roles and responsibilities, citizen and community participation, investigation procedure, police culture and attitudes, the list goes on. Looking at policing from multiple angles, he provides implementable recommendations for up and down the chain of command that, individually and collectively, could enhance policing and improve the quality of life for everyone.
Download or read book Mandatory Physical Fitness for Duty Programs on Retention of Patrol Officers written by Steven M. Loyd and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three scenarios were developed on the basis of the future trends and events forecasted by a panel of law enforcement personnel and fitness and disability professionals as likely to have an impact on the imposition of mandatory physical fitness programs on a medium size law enforcement agency in California. The panel projected five major trends as likely to have an impact on the imposition of mandatory physical fitness programs: level of disability retirement, level of physical violence, level of fitness of police officers, incidents of work-related injuries, and the effect of fitness standards on women and minority police officers. Further, the panel projected the potential occurrence of five major events with varying probability that would have a substantial impact: the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) creates minimum physical agility entry standards; agencies are held liable for failing to provide opportunities for employees to maintain adequate physical fitness; mandatory fitness for duty physical standards are adopted; the use of deadly force doubles since 1990; and technology reduces the need for physical standards for police officers.
Download or read book An Exploratory Study on Physical Fitness Policies Among Police Departments in North Carolina written by Jay Fortenbery and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the existing state of physical fitness maintenance policies among police departments in North Carolina, and how those policies impact reported injuries among police officers. The research identified a sample of police departments with and without mandated physical fitness maintenance policies (n = 145) for years 2013-2015 and through collaboration with the North Carolina League of Municipalities, determined the number officer injuries per department for comparison. This information also included the cause of injury, costs, lost work days and claims by male and female for comparison. A cross-sectional analysis and purposive sampling method were used to compare agencies who self-reported their level of physical fitness maintenance. Agencies were classified as mandated fitness standards, mandated wellness standards, and no standards. Police departments with mandatory physical fitness standards (FS) were found to have significantly lower medical costs (X2 (1) = 126.4, p = .001, C = .541) and lost work days (X2 (1) = 6.68, p = .009, C = .980) in several analysis when compared to agencies without FS and agencies with WS alone. Police departments with mixed standards (FS or WS or both) were compared to agencies without standards and no statistical significance was found. Future studies are recommended to increase the generalizability of the study and to determine causes of the increases in medical costs observed in agencies that mandate wellness standards.
Download or read book The North Dakota Quarterly written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol. 1 includes "The installation of Frank Le Rond McVey ... as president of the University of North Dakota. Programs and proceedings" called Inauguration number, dated Sept. 1910.
Download or read book Health Safety and Wellness Program Case Studies in Law Enforcement written by Joseph B. Kuhns and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this publication, the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the U.S. Department of Justice's Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) Group present four recent case studies that serve as models for safety, health, and wellness programs focused on the physical and psychological health of officers. The OSW Group conducted site visits, assessed programs, and questioned participants to identify practical strategies for reducing the incidence of diabetes, promoting physical fitness, providing rehabilitation services, and addressing other health issues.
Download or read book Stress Management with Routine Physical Fitness Amongst Law Enforcement Officers written by Adam P. Marmolejo and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is no secret that police officers have one of the most stressful jobs in the United States. With the increase expectations in job performance, shift schedules, organizational demands, and personal life, officers have little to no time to exercise. This thesis will examine the importance of a routine physical fitness program for officers as a way to manage stress. The Delphi Method is the survey method used for data collection, using experts in the field of police work, fitness, and physical or mental stress. Data entry and analyses were performed using Predictive Analytics Software Statistics 18. Police Officers experience mental and physical ailments associated with prolonged stress and physical training exercises can increase a police officers' resiliency helping them maintain or gain physical and mental hardiness and manage stress. This thesis recommends recommends that all law enforcement agencies implement a mandated exercise program to assist officers with stress therefore making them more fit to perform their duties and help manage the stress associated with police work.
Download or read book Effect of Health and Wellness Promotion on Activity Measures in Law Enforcement Personnel written by Daniel Klawiter and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Higher risk factor prevalence and increased incidence of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome are commonly reported in law enforcement personnel compared to the general population. However, higher levels of physical fitness and activity in police officers are correlated with lower incidence of chronic pain and injuries, less absenteeism from work, and less medical care claims. Research Question: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a 12-week health education and promotion program would increase daily activity among law enforcement personnel. Methods: Eighteen law enforcement personnel took part in a 12-week health and wellness promotion program. Participants wore an activity tracker 2 weeks before, during, and 2 weeks after the health promotion program for data collection. Paired t- test were conducted to compare baseline to post-health promotion activity. Results: Before health promotion, mean activity was 9716 ± 4125 steps/day. Mean step count on non-working days (10182 ± 4970 steps) was significantly higher than working days post-health promotion (8650 ± 3862 steps, p=0.010). Mean very-active heart rate intensity minutes significantly increased by 8.41 ± 51.14 minutes after health promotion (p=0.024). Significance: The average daily activity heartrate intensity of participants surpassed physical activity guidelines suggesting physical inactivity may not be responsible for the increased cardiovascular risk in some law enforcement personnel. Physical activity in law enforcement can differ between work days and non-work days, and any health program in this population may need to take this into consideration.
Download or read book The Importance of Fitness Standards and Wellness Programs in Law Enforcement written by Mark.. Lane and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Examining Officers Physical Fitness Needs in University Campus Police Departments written by Sarah Davis and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Law enforcement officers have a unique job description. Long periods of sedentary behavior are intermixed with moments of required physical exertion. The purpose of this study was to assess the need of a regulated exercise training program, the effect of the motivational environment of a workout facility, and the need for incentives to benefit law enforcement officers' health and physical fitness levels. Participants included 76 (62 male) active law enforcement officers employed by a university in the Big XII conference. Measures included a fifty-four item questionnaire including demographic information, specific health and exercise questions and questions concerning specific incentives to increase exercise adherence. The Commitment to Exercise Scale and the Perceived Motivational Climate in Exercise Questionnaire are two previously validated surveys that were also used. University police departments were contacted via email and asked for their willingness to participate. Upon agreement an email was sent containing the link to the online Qualtrics survey. The survey was available for one month. Descriptive statistics were calculated for the Commitment to Exercise Scale and the Perceived Motivational Climate Scale. Demographics and total responses for health and exercise questions also were examined using descriptive statistics. Frequencies were calculated for gender, individual health information and individual exercise information. Results found the average BMI was 29.43 which is classified as overweight. The most common health symptom was high blood pressure. The majority (51.4%) spent 3-5 days per week participating in exercise. Police officers in the Big XII perceive the climate within their fitness facility as ego-involving which involves individuals being motivated by extrinsic factors as opposed to the desirable intrinsic motivators. Incentives that are important to this population include the ability to earn time off or being promoted. These results are important because it is apparent that the current fitness regimens being performed are not successful in decreasing health complications. This population, which is at a greater risk for cardiovascular disease and is involved with a known stressful occupation, will benefit from participating in a regulated physical fitness regimen.
Download or read book A Study of the Need for a Comprehensive Physical Fitness Training and Evaluation Program for Law Enforcement Officers written by Alfred J. Winfield and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Physical Fitness in Law Enforcement written by Robert R. Spackman and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
