POST Approved 4 Credits- Officer Wellness (10668-00029) LETAC’s Guide to Police Officer Wellness
Today’s law enforcement environment places immense pressure on police officers, exposing them to ongoing stress and trauma. Without proper tools, this toll can impact their mental and physical well-being.
This specialized course is designed for first responders to develop resilience, equipping them with actionable strategies to manage stress, recover from challenges, and maintain peak performance in their demanding roles.
Key Takeaways:
✔ Understand the link between mental and physical resilience
✔ Identify common myths about stress and strength management
✔ Apply the Reflect, Recharge, Reinforce framework for long-term resilience
✔ Recognize when help is needed and overcome barriers to seeking support
✔ Create a personalized plan to stay strong and balanced
Course Topics:
- The Impact of Trauma & Stress on Decision-Making
- Emotional Regulation for Law Enforcement Officers
- Strategies for Maintaining Mental & Physical Health
- Recognizing & Accessing Support Resources
This course provides real-world tools to help officers navigate their careers with strength, adaptability, and well-being at the forefront.
Presenters/Speakers
Distinguished Faculty
Cody has been a police officer with the city of Apple Valley, MN for 10 years. He has been a patrol officer throughout his career. Cody has held different supplemental positions throughout his career. He is currently a K9 handler, firearms instructor, a member of the peer support team, a crisis negotiator with the South Metro SWAT CNT team, and is also a law enforcement presenter and coach for Minnesota CIT.
Cody has a strong passion for mental health and crisis response. He recognizes the need for a shift in how law enforcement responds to these types of calls, and the significant rise of crisis and check the welfare calls. Cody is committed to ensuring everyone’s safety in these dynamic situations.
He is an avid reader of all things mental health related, and brings that information back to the law enforcement community. He has attended multiple trainings in mental health, and he also has a passion for self-care for law enforcement professionals.
Cody was awarded Crisis Negotiator of the Year in 2023. He responded to three separate attempts of suicide by jumping from a bridge where he was able to come to a successful resolution with those individuals and self harm was avoided.
In his spare time Cody is pursuing his own business in photography and videography, trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, spends time hiking, hunting, and camping, and is always searching for the best slice of pizza.
