EMPLOYEE WELLNESS CONSIDERATIONSAND STRATEGIES...Mike Goldstein, Public Safety Director/Police...
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Mike Goldstein, Public Safety Director/Police Chief, PlymouthBrian Podany, Safety Services Manager/Police Chief, Blaine
EMPLOYEE WELLNESSCONSIDERATIONS AND STRATEGIES
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PurposeToprovideapracticalapproachforthesupport,establishmentandongoing
maintenanceofcomprehensivewellnessandtrainingprogramsforpublicsafety
professionalspredicateduponirrefutabledata.
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Outline
• TheNeed:FactorFiction
• ALeadershipPhilosophy:ServantLeadership
• The21stCenturyPolicingTaskForceReport
• AComprehensiveApproach
• FutureRecommendations
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Outcomes
• Learnit
• Practiceit
• Actualizeandsharethedeservedsuccess
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The Need: Fact or Fiction
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The Need: Fact or Fiction
• Whatarepostalcarriers?• Whataredoctors?• Whataredentists?• Whatarecelebrities?• Whatarepoliceofficers?• Whatarebusdrivers?• Whataremembersofthearmedservices?
RiskFactorJeopardy1
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The Need: Fact or Fiction
Lawenforcementisconsideredoneofthemostdangerous,
stressful,andhealth-threateningoccupations.2
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The Need: Fact or Fiction• A2011studyfoundthat98%ofU.S.lawenforcement
agenciesdonotrequiretheirofficerstomeetphysicalfitnessstandardsafterbeinghired.9
• TheCooperInstituteconductedacomprehensiveassessmentof1,700lawenforcementofficersacrosstheU.S.andfoundthemtohavelowerthanaveragefitnesslevelswhencomparedwiththegeneralpopulation,basedonaerobicfitness,strength,andbodyfat.3
• Itisestimatedthateachin-servicemyocardialinfarctioncosts$400,000to$750,000.4
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The Need: Fact or Fiction• Theeffectsofjobstressarewellstudiedandinclude
increasedlevelsofpsychologicaldisorderssuchasanxiety,depression,andpost-traumaticstressdisorder(Gershon etal.,2002),andphysiologicalconditionsincludinghypertension(Frankeetal.,2002;Ramey,2003),andCVD(Backe,Seidler,Latza,Rossnagel &Schumann,2011).5
• Morethan200,000daysofworkforpoliceofficershavebeenlosttomentalillhealthinthelastfouryears.Thereasonsforabsenceincludeanxiety,depression,insomniaandpost-traumaticstress.8
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The Need: Fact or Fiction in Minnesota
• InMinneapolis,67,000hoursofworktimewerelosttosickofficersorthoseinjuredondutyin2017,resultinginapproximately$2.7millioninovertimeandworker’scompensation-relatedcosts.9
• InMinnesota,disabilityretirementsforbothphysicalandpsychologicalinjuriesforpoliceofficersrosefrom128(2009-2012)to240(2013-2016)to224 (2017-2019).Moststrikingistheincreaseindisabilityretirementsforpsychologicalinjuries,whichrosefrom27retirements(2009-2012)to70retirements(2013-2016)to113retirements(2017-2019).6
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The Need: Fact or Fiction in Minnesota
• PTSDclaimssince2013total$18.6millioninincurredclaimcosts;claimsfrompublicsafetypersonnelaccountfor$18.1millionofthis.12
• PTSDpoliceincurredcostshaverisenasashareofallpoliceworkcompincurredcosts:12• 2013:2%ofallpoliceworkcompcosts• 2019:39%ofallpoliceworkcompcosts
• WehaveseensignificantdevelopmentinPTSDclaimcostssincetheendof2019(alljobclasses):12• TotalnetincurredcostsonpublicsafetyPTSDclaimssince2013rose
roughly87% fromDecember31,2018toDecember31,2019.• $4.1millionoftheincreasewasduetonewclaimsin2019.
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The Need: Fact or Fiction• https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/off-duty-nypd-officer-found-
with-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-to-head-police-sources/1504111/
• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alarming-number-of-officer-suicides-prompts-outreach-in-chicago/
• https://www.wcpo.com/news/our-community/widowed-by-suicide-first-responders-wives-help-others-fight-ptsd
• https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-metro-cop-shoots-self-dies-20190126-story.html
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The Need: Fact or Fiction• https://www.wfla.com/news/highlands-county/highlands-county-
deputy-mourned-following-suicide/
• https://www.propublica.org/article/pulse-shooting-first-responders-ptsd-diagnosis
• https://theofficernextdoor.com/2018/12/20/cincinnati-police-sergeant-found-dead-by-fellow-officers/
• https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2018/11/28/suicide-survivors-loss-family-friends-support/1248006002/
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The Need: Fact or Fiction• SubstanceUseandAbuse• SleepDeprivation• Obesity• ChronicPain• Divorce• Depression,AnxietyandPTSD• Suicide• MorbidityandMortality
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The Need: Fact or Fiction• MoralandEthicalObligation
• DeliberateIndifference
• Negligence
• Liability– ParkerversusDistrictofColumbia:“Duetotheofficer’slackofphysicalfitness,theofficerwasunabletouseless-harmfuldefensetacticsandresortedtousinghisfirearm,causingthesuspecttobecomeparaplegic.”Verdict:“TheD.C.MetropolitanPoliceDepartmentwasfoundtobedeliberatelyindifferent.”7
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A Leadership Philosophy:Servant Leadership
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A Leadership Philosophy:Servant Leadership
“Aservantleaderisapersonofcharacter,whoputspeoplefirst,whoisaskilled
communicator,acompassionatecollaborator,whopossessesforesight,isasystemsthinkerandwholeadswithmoral
authority.”11
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Servant Leadership:Putting People First
Aleadermustexhibitfairnessandcivilityatallcostswhendealingwithanorganization’smostimportantassets– itspersonnel!
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Servant Leadership:Mission Driven
Youmusttakecareofyourtroopsifyouwanttocarryoutyourmission.
(Militaryadage)
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The 21st Century Policing Task Force Report
ACalltoAction
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The 21st Century Police Task Force Report
• InfluentialDocument
• SixPillars
• OfficerWellnessandSafety:“The‘bulletproofcop’doesnotexist.Theofficerswhoprotectusmustalsobeprotected– againsttheincapacitatingphysical,mental,andemotionalhealthproblemsaswellasagainstthehazardsofthejob.”10
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A Comprehensive Approach
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A Comprehensive Approach
• PhysicalFitness*
• MentalFitness*
• SpiritualFitness**Forofficers,civilianpersonnelandfamilymembers
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Mental Fitness• MentoringProgram• In-ServiceTraining• CriticalIncidentStressManagement(CISM)• ConcernsofPoliceSurvivors• AcademyTraining• FinancialFitness• PeerSupportPrograms• CheckUpsfortheNeckUp
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The Study
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The Study• Comprehensiveandunique• Ledandaffirmedbyaleadingacademicresearchscientist;
fundedbytheLeagueofMinnesotaCitiesInsuranceTrust• Goal:ToreducetheriskofPTSDandotherconditions,while
optimizingperformanceunderstressusingbiometricfeedback
• Theestablishmentofapersonalizedstressindexisrequiredandachievable
• Conditioningcanimprovetheindexandasaresult,improveperformance
• Morestudiesarewarranted
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Recommendations• Calltoaction– paynoworpaylater• Generatestatewideawarenessbasedonempiricaldata• Deviseandshareevidence-basedwellnessandtraining
programs(pre-serviceandin-serviceconsiderations)• Funddevelopmentandprogrammingthroughgrantoptions
(moniesappropriatedthroughtheMinnesotaLegislature–federalgrantscumbersomeandtypicallyreservedforlargeagencies)
• Conductanalysestoassessthebenefitsandoutcomesofprogramming
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Final Quote
AsJohnAdamsonceansweredtothefollowingquestion:
“Ifwedoallofthis,willwebesuccessful?”
“No,Ican’tassuresuccess,butIcanassureyouthatyouwilldeservesuccess.”
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Beginning Quote!
RichardBranson-“Trainpeoplewellenoughsotheycanleave,treatthem
wellenoughsotheydon’twantto.”13
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Mission Statement:As proud members of our community,
we, the members of the Blaine Police Department, strive to enhance the quality of life in Blaine
by serving with integrity, respect, and professionalism.
Core Values:Integrity: We will maintain the highest moral standards by embracing the principles of trust and honesty.Respect: We will treat others with dignity, and guarantee the Constitutional rights of all.Professionalism: We will take pride in our actions, duties, appearance, and professional growth.
BLAINE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Financial Implications• Averageof85%ofbudgetisspentonpersonnel(rangeof
61-98.5%),accordingtoPERF14
• LMCData:(L.Gould,personalcommunication,September9,2019)• 2012-2015:PTSD=6%ofallclaims• 2016-2019:PTSD=28%ofallclaims• Since201388LEclaims,total13.3million,69%of
claimscostsgotowardslosttimebenefits• 15.8milliontotalPTSDclaims,15.7millionpublicsafety
personnel• 2019:PTSDclaimsrose62%
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Financial Implicationscontinued
• 4,250policeofficerscoveredbyLMCIT,16,000firefighterscoveredbyLMCIT
• 80%ofPTSDclaimsarepoliceofficers• Delayedreporting:• 92%ofallWCclaimsreportedwithin1month• 43%ofPTSDwithin1month• 34%ofPTSDwithin6months• 9%ofPTSDwithin1to2years• 8%ofPTSDwithin3+years
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Policy and Programming
• Avoidcollectivebargaining
• Inter-departmentimplementation• HR• Finance• Governingbody
• Culturevs.benefitspackage
• Costdata
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Multi-tiered Response
• Preparation
• Action
• Response
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Preparation - Action - Response
• Culture
• Recruiting
• PsychologicalExams
• Backgrounding
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• Employeeonboardingwellnessintegration
• Newhiresinitialconsultation
• Familyworkshop• Departmentoverview• Personalintro• Expectations• WillsforHeroes• Therapistpresentation
Preparation - Action - Response
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• P.O.W.E.R.- PoliceOfficerWellnessbyEnhancingResiliency
• Retaineroverview• AlaCarteoptions• Annualwellnesscheck-ins
Preparation - Action - Response
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• Therapysessions
• On-callexamplesofP.O.W.E.R.
• Safecallnow.org
• 1-206-459-3020
• Wrestlingforlife
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Police Officer Wellness by Enhancing Resiliency
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• PublicSafetyPeerCounseling
• MNStatute181.973
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Police Officer Wellness by Enhancing Resiliency
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AddictionRehabilitationServices
• AddictionStatistics15• Almost21millionAmericanshaveatleastoneaddiction,yetonly10%ofthemreceive
treatment.
• Drugoverdosedeathshavemorethantripledsince1990.• From1999to2017,morethan700,000Americansdiedfromoverdosingonadrug.• AlcoholanddrugaddictioncosttheU.S.economyover$600billioneveryyear.• In2017,34.2millionAmericanscommittedDUI,21.4millionundertheinfluenceofalcohol
and12.8millionundertheinfluenceofdrugs.
• About20%ofAmericanswhohavedepressionorananxietydisorderalsohaveasubstanceusedisorder.
• Morethan90%ofpeoplewhohaveanaddictionstartedtodrinkalcoholorusedrugsbeforetheywere18yearsold.
• Americansbetweentheagesof18and25aremostlikelytouseaddictivedrugs.
Preparation - Action - Response
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• LawEnforcementAddictionStatistics16• 1in4officershasalcoholordrugabuseissue• Substanceusedisordersestimatedbetween
20-30%versus10%forthegeneralpopulation
Preparation - Action - Response
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AddictionRehabilitationServices
• Pro-activetreatmentprogram
• Programtraits• Preservation• Voluntary• Nocost• FMLA• Cooperativepartnership
Preparation - Action - Response
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AddictionRehabilitationServices
• Scope
• Eligibility
• Selectionprocess
Preparation - Action - Response
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AddictionRehabilitationServices
• Details• Nonegativeconsequences• Nosalarylapse• Basewages• Participationrequirement• Noleaveusage• Benefits
Preparation - Action - Response
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AddictionRehabilitationServices
• Details• Withholdings• Posttreatment• Supervisorflexibility• HIPAArelease• Programconfidentiality• Relapse
Preparation - Action - Response
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AddictionRehabilitationServices
• Programconcerns• Otherconsiderations
Preparation - Action - Response
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FinancialWellness
• Employerfunded• Benefitspackage?• Initialconsultation• Ongoingplanning
Preparation - Action - Response
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Summary
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References• 1LawEnforcementFamilySupportNetwork,(2010).
www.lawenforcemenfamilysupport.org
• 2Hem,E.,Berg,A.&Ekeberg,O.(2001).Suicideinpolice—ACriticalReview.Suicide&Life-ThreateningBehavior,31(2),224-233.
• 3Quigley,A.(2008).FitforDuty?TheNeedforPhysicalFitnessProgramsforLawEnforcementOfficers.ThePoliceChief,75(6).
• 4Smith,J.,&Tooker,G.(2005).HealthandFitnessinLawEnforcement:AVoluntaryModelProgramResponsetoaCriticalIssue.TheCommissionforAccreditationforLawEnforcement(CALEA).87.
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References• 5Hartley,T.,Burchfiel,C.,Fekedulegn,D.,Andrew,M.,&Violanti,J.International
JournalofEmergencyMentalHealth.HealthDisparitiesinPoliceOfficers:ComparisonstotheU.S.GeneralPopulation.(2011);13(4):211-220.www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ar@cles/PMC4734372.
• 6MinnesotaPublicEmployeeRetirementAssociationDisabilityRetirementData,(2016).ExtrapolatedbyRisvold,M.,WayzataPoliceDepartment.
• 7Quigley,A.(2008).FitforDuty?TheNeedforPhysicalFitnessProgramsforLawEnforcementOfficers.ThePoliceChief.75(6).
• 8https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17326597.more-than-200000-police-days-lost-to-mental-ill-health/
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References• 9http://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-police-weighing-newfitness-
standards/503770622/
• 10President'sTaskForceon21stCenturyPolicing,FinalReportofthePresident'sTaskForceon21stCenturyPolicing(Washington,D.C.:OfficeofCommunityOrientedPolicingServices,2015),pp.61-68,http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/pdf/taskforce/taskforce_finalreport.pdf (accessedJanuary5,2015).
• 11Sipe,J.,&Frick,D.,(2009).SevenPillarsofServantLeadership:PracticingtheWisdomofLeadingbyServing.Mahwah,NewJersey:PaulistPress.
• 12LeagueofMinnesotaCitiesInsuranceTrustPostTraumaticStressDisorderData,(2019).
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References• 13https://www.goalcast.com/2018/02/01/top-15-richard-branson-quotes/
• 14PERF,PoliceDepartmentBudgeting:AGuideforLawEnforcementExecutives(Washington,D.C.:PoliceExecutiveResearchForum,2002),p.6,https://www.policeforum.org/assets/docs/Free_Online_Documents/Budgeting/police%20department%20budgeting%20-%20a%20guide%20for%20law%20enforcement%20chief%20executives%202002.pdf (accessedJanuary6,2019)
• 15https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/addiction-statistics
• 16https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sure-recovery/201803/police-and-addiction?eml