Resiliency for Law Enforcement & Why It Matters

I would like to thank you for taking a chance on implementing this program for our officers in the state. From the prospective of a 32 year veteran officer, I thought I wanted to take the instructor course to help my officers (I’m also a true believer in the Below100 program). However, I did not realize how much “I” needed this course on a personal level. My relationships with my family and co-workers have been blessed in the last few weeks since I attended my first class. I truly believe this program is needed for those of us in the profession that have buried those daily stressors away for several years, but I would like to express my opinion that I honestly believe this information would be exponentially beneficial to those preparing to embark in this profession. Again, thank you for taking the time to read my correspondence and for bringing this program to us.

I have heard from two people from 2 different resiliency courses about what a great job you’re doing! Told me I made a real difference in his life and he wanted to tell me that! Got a little misty on that one…. You’re reaching them, Tim…. Keep it up buddy.

I want to take a moment to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience and attend what I consider to be the most important training I ever attended during my law enforcement career. The Georgia Resiliency Program has given me tools I never knew existed. The instructors were awesome and professional in the delivery of the material. I would rate each instructor at 100%, but my favorite was “Danny from Tennessee.” The way he spoke from his heart resonates with me deeply. I want to say thank you again for the opportunity.

I attended one of the first Train-The-Trainer Courses in January 2021. I was sold on the program at that time. I just recently completed the Teach-Back course. The Program taught me as much being a participant as it did being an instructor. I am grateful to have had this training. Georgia POST has taken a giant step and I know we will lead the Nation in officer resilience and overall well-being. Thanks Buddy, Tim, Cara and all the good folk who orchestrate this most outstanding program.

The first day was when I shared my story and I was the first one. I didn't share as much as I would have by day three. Maybe there could be a little more opportunity to share (they gave plenty of time and listened) just after you see what it does and how it works the first few students that shared, I feel like, get a better feel for what's going on and might like the opportunity to open a little more. Thank you. Seriously, this is a portion of law enforcement that gets ignored. It was refreshing to speak with those in this field that understand and get it. It was refreshing to see that all of us are dealing with serious problems and we're not alone. I was nice to have instructors who truly care about you and want you to share and get better. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Immediately after this class, I ran into all sorts of issues that I was better able to cope with because of the lessons taught in the class.