It is imperative that our officers are healthy both mentally and physically and are equipped with the most up to date information in regards to officer safety and survival. With that, we are hosting two 1-day seminars on 09 August and 10 August that will address these issues that unfortunately police officers have to deal with on a regular basis. These events will be held at the Education and Training Division.

Issues related to officer down incidents as well as officer survival will be discussed. The morning session will include presentations by Dr. Nancy Zarse (Psy. D) and Dr. Robert Sobo (from the Employee Assistance Program). Dr. Zarse will speak on the following related to officer down incidents:

- Coping with traumatic incidents
- Acknowledgement
- Renewal
- Coping with high stress
- Coping with grief

Dr. Robert Sobo from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will also speak on issues related to officer down incidents and about the services EAP offers.

DEA Agent Chuck Soltys will speak on officer survival in the afternoon. He will cover the following:
The mindset and preparation necessary for prevailing in armed encounters (Three phases: before, during, and after a critical incident). Pertinent case studies will be examined as well as legal concerns and the concerns associated with line level emergency medical care under fire, self aid/buddy aid, situational awareness, and the items required for maintaining an individual immediate action medical kit.