Working in law enforcement, where officers show up and suit up every day to serve their communities, can be a stressful job. Some studies show that the average officer experiences more traumatic events in 6 months than the average person does in a lifetime. Fortunately, over the past few years, the profession has made great strides in emphasizing the importance of officer wellness and mental health.
On this episode of the Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes sits down with Sherri Martin, National Director of Wellness Services here at the FOP. Our Division of Wellness Services provides a variety of resources to FOP members, including education, connections to culturally competent wellness practitioners, and guidance in all matters related to staying healthy and productive.
00:00 – Intro
00:40 – About Sherri Martin
05:10 – Sherri’s Passion for Wellness
08:36 – The FOP’s Role
17:40 – Wellness Summit
21:55 – The Future of FOP Wellness
26:06 – What Do the Vetted Programs Look Like?
31:10 – Final Thoughts
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Sheri Martin serves as FOP National Director of Wellness Services. Sheri served most of her 23-year police career at the Charleston Police Department in South Carolina, where she achieved the rank of Lieutenant. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Counseling from the Citadel, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Sherri is licensed as a professional Counselor Associate in the state of Connecticut and has experience in trauma therapy work with military veterans.
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The Blue View is a weekly podcast presented by the National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). We are the world’s oldest and largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 364,000 members in more than 2,200 lodges.
Make sure to tune in each week to hear from the country’s top law enforcement experts, elected officials, and other notable leaders as they’ll share their perspective and insight into the issues facing America’s law enforcement.
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