Resilance Plan For Police

Question 0

What is the time length to seek professional help if symptoms intensify?

Answer 0

Beyond 5 weeks

Question 1

What is 80-20% In healthy dieting?

Answer 1

80% nutritional foods

20% so-so foods

Question 2

What are indicators of hyper vigilance?

Answer 2

Constantly scanning environment

Looking for someone/thing sinister or threatening

Only trust immediate peers

Becoming rebellious/over reactive or difficult to manage

Question 3

What are tools to assist diminish hyper vigilance?

Answer 3

Extracurricular activities

Engaging and physical activities

Question 4

What are resources for assistance?

Answer 4

Everyday-family and friends

Immediate assistance- social groups, church EAP

Emergent “breaking point” assistance- license professional, trusted friend or family member who will find emergency assistance without judgement

Question 5

What is the percent of police suicide?

Answer 5

30-50%

Question 6

What is the definition of resilience?

Answer 6

The capability of a strained body to recover it’s size and shape after deformation caused especially by compressive stress

Question 7

What are some resiliency traits an officer must have?

Answer 7

1) Survivors-not victims
2) Warrior mindset
3) strong support system, ready to support at any time
4) guts to ask for help when needed
5) the ability to find good in bad situations

Question 8

What should you do if you see someone whose attitude is changing negatively?

Answer 8

Sincerely ask the person how they are doing

Really listen to what they are saying

Really listen to what they have not said

Suggest they speak to someone with proper training

Question 9

What are reasons officers might commit suicide?

Answer 9

Shame 
Guilt 
Loss of control/support systems 
Relationships 
Helplessness
Medical issues 
Finances 
Legal problems