Lack of sleep poses significant health risks to police officer wellbeing and job performance. It is critical that those in law enforcement reflect upon their sleep habits to identify how these practices impact their day-to-day operations.
Listen to this police resilience podcast with Dr. Jeff Thompson Columbia University and New York City Police Department (Ret.) and Dr. Yvonne Taylor, National Police Wellbeing Service, as they address underlying issues inhibiting good sleep and offer practical, real-world strategies to improve an officer’s quality of sleep and mental wellbeing.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) podcast series features interviews with special guests and discussions on the leading issues of the day. Visit the IACP website to find more of these podcasts, you will gain a greater insight into the activities of IACP, learn more about our advocacy efforts, and dive deeper into the policy issues impacting the policing profession.