Nestled on Vancouver Island, off the westernmost edge of Canada, the Victoria Police Department (VicPD) is home to a dedicated team of 400 employees, including 250 sworn officers and 150 professional support staff. When it comes to supporting their workforce, VicPD...
In my work with various first responder departments, I’ve seen a wide spectrum of engagement with wellness and peer support systems. Some departments haven’t even begun the wellness conversation, while others resemble pro sports franchises with the resources...
An effective peer support program is a structured, formalized, and intentionally created team of peer support members that are fully supported by management. This team, from the top down, must be united in their pursuit of building a supportive community and culture...
