Post by Amy Perez

I’m helping organize a Wellness Event at my police department and wanted to add something a little different to the stations. Along with resources and activities, I’m planning to place books at each table, some focused on wellness and resiliency, some on leadership, and a few that just offer a different perspective that might resonate with officers and staff. These are the ones I have so far, but I’m always looking to add good recommendations. If there’s a book that impacted you, especially around leadership, resilience, mindset, or the realities of this profession, I’d love to hear about it. The POWER Manual: A Step-by-Step Guide to Improving Police Officer Wellness, Ethics, and Resilience by Daniel Blumberg Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement by Kevin Gilmartin Leading Relentlessly by Stan Partlow CHECKPOINTS: The Blueprint to Emotional Health for First Responders by Reuben Ramirez Body, Mind, and Badge: Strategies for Navigating Trauma & Resilience in Law Enforcement by Dr. Kathryn Hamel Training to Lead: Mastering the Art of Training, Leading, and Inspiring the Next Generation by Wayne South Workicide: How to Overcome a Career-Related Decline in Mental Health and Reignite Your Passion for Work and Life by Stephanie Kiesow I Love a Cop: What Police Families Need to Know by Ellen Kirschman Black, White and Blue by Jonni Redick Street Stoic: Ancient Philosophy Modern Policing by Steven Sweeting The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday The Strategic Promotional Guide for Law Enforcement: Mastering the Oral Board, Written Exam, and Assessment Center by Brian Stampfl Verbal Judo by George J. Thompson The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek