Often, to know where we need to go, you need to know where you've been.  Chief Jeff Spivey (ret) shares about police wellness culture - which is easier to talk about but harder to implement effectively.  He details not only how he saw it grow in his department, but in the industry.  We talk about different game-changers and necessities in modern police agencies, and how some are missing from critical infrastructure.  We talk cynicism and "stuffing it down", then bridge to fitness, peer support, mental health, and wellness baselines.

From Jeff's deep involvement in regional, national and international wellness groups and efforts, Jeff and I discuss what's going WELL in WELLness, and what current and developing innovations can help organizations truly take care of their officers and people - so they can do the job they are driven and sworn to do.

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Jeff has over 38 years of law enforcement experience. 35 years as a member of the Irving Police Department and upon his retirement in 2022, the past 3 years in consulting with organizations in developing alternative responses to mental health emergencies and leading, developing peer support programs for law enforcement and overseeing a police leadership institute. Jeff has influenced law enforcement strategies nationally. 

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health into one personalized system. It delivers personalized, real-time insights on stress, sleep, nutrition, and activity, integrates with 32+ wearables, and connects with popular wellness apps. The platform also keeps family members in the loop, helping loved ones stay connected and informed.

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