"LAW ENFORCEMENT MARRIAGES" PUBLISHED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY

All individuals in law enforcement face stress, unfortunately. That stress has many faces. It could be the drive to move forward in our careers, issues within our work or personal relationships, internal struggles we are dealing, or even the stresses that our career’s place on our bodies. These stresses can create all kinds of problems in an individual’s life, which are then translated to his personal/family life. And in turn, that just becomes one more weight on the shoulder of an officer that they are trying to balance.

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"PROTECTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS" TO BE PUBLISHED IN NJ BLUE

The high-stress nature of law enforcement means that your health is affected far more rapidly than the average person. Due to this fact, it’s imperative that you properly care for your mind, body, and emotions so you can feel better and function at your highest potential. It’s too easy to get caught up in the pace of our careers as law enforcement officers (LEO) and because of this, so many Officers are not giving the attention that is needed to protecting their personal health and wellness.

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Expunging Barriers To Success (Article published in NJ Blue Magazine)

What is success? Everyone has their own definition, and rightfully so! True success is being able to look back at your accomplishments (whatever they may be) and be proud. A lot of Officers lose hope along the way...thinking that policing is their only option, their only accomplishment. So, the true questions are what is success to you, and what barriers do you have stopping you from achieving it? Without working from the inside of yourself, it is impossible to answer these questions, or achieve the success that is possible in your life. Before we explore, always remember-we are all successful, because it can be defined in so many ways.

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CAREERS, LEADERSHIP, AND PROMOTIONS

In your life you have probably encountered great leaders whom you respect, and leaders who were not up to your standards. But regardless of their individual skills, each one taught you a little bit more about what a great leader looks and acts like. In this final mandate, you’re going to learn exactly what it takes to become a respected, effective and inspirational leader, so you can be as successful as you choose to be.

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Maintaining Personal Relationships

Maintaining quality personal relationships is notoriously difficult for law enforcement officers. Our divorce rate has reflected estimates of 75%!!! With the strange work schedule, the demands of the job, and the stress that we deal with, it’s easy to see why. However, a healthy relationship can the best support center that you have. It’s been proven that being happy improves both your physical and mental health. On the other hand, an unhealthy relationship can damage your focus, drain you of your motivation, and risks creating problems within your career and other relationships.

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