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6 Law Enforcement Technology December 2014 www.officer.com EDITOR'S LOG Sara Scullin Editor For questions, news tips and comments, e-mail sara.scullin@cygnus.com. Cygnus Business Media John French, Chief Executive Officer Paul Bonaiuto, Chief Financial Officer Ed Wood, Vice President of Human Resources Julie Nachtigal, Vice President of Audience Development Eric Kammerzelt, Vice President of Technology Curt Pordes, Vice President of Production Operations Ed Nichols, VP of Events Cygnus Business Media 1233 Janesville Ave. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: (800) 547-7377 Editorial e-mail: editor@letonline.com Fax: (920) 563-1702 Web site: www.officer.com W elcome to the December Buyers Guide issue. We've kept up the tradition of listing a number of the companies and services you may be looking for as you consider purchasing products or improving operations. Keep this issue handy and pull it out for quick reference at your desk or in your cruiser, or visit our online Product Guide any day of the year at Officer.com/directory. As another hectic holiday season comes and goes don't forget to set aside time to sit back, take a deep breath, and take care of yourself ! The major theme this issue is achieving your personal best—whether physically, mentally or emotionally. We were inspired by Jason Roy, a former Houston police officer, author and founder of the nonprofit organiza- tion Zero 2 A Hundred. After suffering a major crash on duty and being told he would never walk again, Roy proved everyone wrong. He battled for—and won back—his peace of mind and is now dedicating his time and talents to serv- ing children who struggle with brain and spinal cord injuries. Keith Strandberg also explains why it's important to keep up good physical health and fitness standards, even after recruits become full-fledged officers, and recommends comprehensive programs to achieve results in The future of fitness on page 24. And Carole Moore sheds some light on the problem of domestic abuse behind the badge (page 74) and the harm some supervisors do in minimizing these incidents. She recommends hold- ing violence up to the light of day, getting help for those who need it and imple- menting a written policy on domestic abuse within the ranks. The importance of good health to successful policing isn't the non-issue it used to be. In fact, some organizations are stepping up to promote targeted wellness programs for officers. These are folks who know all too well the physi- cal, emotion or financial struggles that come along with the job. Detroit PD's new program to help officers cope with PTSD is one example. Studies continue to indicate high rates of suicide among police. "You don't have to be a solider to suffer from PTSD," police spokesman Sgt. Michael Woody told CBS Detroit. "Life as a Detroit cop can be tough." The program is being rolled out in stages, and already about 20 officers have been trained to recognize the signs of PTSD. Doctors have been teaching com- mand staff about job stress as well. The truth is, it is possible to turn things around. And sometimes where the body goes, the mind follows. Jason Roy is quick to credit his strong faith and spiritual health with getting him through the most trying times of his life. In his words—going from "Zero to 100." In the same way I challenge all of you to find your center, and live life to your own "100." ■ Integrated Media Consultants Scott Bieda, Executive Vice President of Public Safety & Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 547-7377 Ext. 2725 Michael George, Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 547-7377 Ext. 1143 Kelly Bisco, Associate Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 547-7377 Ext. 1360 Nick Palasini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 547-7377 Ext. 1676 Lindsey Gajewski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 547-7377 Ext. 1354 Nikki Becker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 547-7377 Ext. 1317 Classified Ad Sales (800) 547-7377 Ext. 1326 Michael George Ext. 1143 or Kelly Bisco Ext. 1360 Classified Ad Fax: (920) 328-9003 List Rental Elizabeth Jackson, Merit Direct LLC (847) 492-1350 Ext. 18, Fax: (847) 492-0085 E-mail: ejackson@meritdirect.com Web site: meritdirect.com/cygnus Reprint Services To purchase article reprints please contact Nick Iademarco at Wright's Media at (877) 652-5295 Ext. 102 or e-mail niademarco@wrightsmedia.com. Editorial Director Frank Borelli Editors Sara Scullin Jonathan Kozlowski Associate Editor Paul Peluso Contributing Editors Lindsey Bertomen Carole Moore Art Director Bruce Zedler Media Production Representative Connie Heffron Audience Development Manager Sharon Haberkorn For subscription information or change of address please call (877) 382-9187 or (847) 559-7598, fax (800) 543-5055 or e-mail circ.LETmag@omeda.com. L A W MEDIA CYGNUS Health and happiness in 2015