Availability and Access of Wellness Resources in Policing

• In Event: Mental Wellness in Policing

Abstract

Police departments across the country are becoming more invested in offering wellness resources for their personnel, but there exists substantial variation in the types, focus, and impact of such resources. The present study conducted a nationally representative census of wellness resources offered in police organizations, to better understand the types of resources utilized by agencies. This resulted in the creation of a wellness repository to assist other agencies interested in certain wellness resources. Additional implications for policy, practice, and research will be discussed.

Authors

• Kathleen Padilla, Texas State University

• Wesley Smith, Texas State University

• Frank Benton, Texas State University

• Pete Blair, Texas State University

• Hunter Martaindale, Texas State University