Priority Response
Training for police officers

                                             Program Objectives:

   1    Validate Officers' Struggles: Create a safe and supportive environment for officers to share the unique challenges they face, including the pressures of their roles that can affect both their physical and mental health.
   2    Highlight the Importance of Physical Fitness: Provide evidence and statistics illustrating the vital link between physical health and mental wellness, particularly in law enforcement, emphasizing how fitness can mitigate stress and improve cognitive functioning.
   3    Address Underlying Fitness Issues: Discuss the root causes of inadequate physical fitness in the profession, emphasizing the impact of stress and the need for proactive wellness solutions. Agencies must understand these issues and take action to foster a culture of health and accountability.
   4    Call to Action for Comprehensive Health Support: Encourage participants to consider ongoing physical fitness and mental wellness initiatives, emphasizing the importance of personal and departmental investment in officers' health.

Curriculum Outline for the Full-Day Training (6 hours total, including breaks):

   1    Introduction to Priority Response (1 hour)
   ◦    Welcome and Opening Remarks
   ◦    Overview of the program and its goals
   ◦    The role of urgency in police work, paralleling the importance of prioritizing health
   2    The Mental Health Landscape in Law Enforcement (1 hour)
   ◦    Guest Speaker: Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in law enforcement
   ◦    Discuss common mental health challenges among officers
   ◦    Present statistics illustrating the connection between physical fitness levels and mental health outcomes.

Break (15 minutes)
   1    Physical Fitness and Its Impact on Mental Resilience (1 hour)
   ◦    Guest Speaker: Fitness and Wellness Coach for First Responders
   ◦    Explore how physical activity reduces stress and improves mental clarity
   ◦    Discuss the importance of stamina and fitness for officers on duty
   2    Developing Effective Wellness Routines (1.5 hours)
   ◦    Practical wellness routines, including nutritional guidance and stress management techniques
   ◦    Highlight the profound benefits of consistent physical activity and their impact on job performance and mental clarity.

Lunch Break (1 hour)
   1    Peer Support and Cultivating a Culture of Fitness (1 hour)
   ◦    Interactive workshop focused on building peer support networks around fitness
   ◦    Strategies for creating an environment that promotes open discussions about health, wellness, and fitness within departments
Break (15 minutes)
   1    Introduction to Individual Transformation Packages (1 hour)
   ◦    Presentation by Bev Perez
   ◦    Overview of customized fitness and mental health transformation programs designed for police officers.
 
Pricing:
Total Cost: Varies upon request.
Additional discounts for agencies that request ongoing training (in-service, academy trainings, etc.)