Reaching the Wellness Tipping Point: Strategies for Optimal Engagement and Sustainability

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM PST

Location: Room: 3

Speaker(s)

Jennifer Styles

Program Manager
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
David Zibolski

Chief of Police
Fargo Police Department, North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota, United States
VC

Valerie Cunningham

Deputy Chief
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indiana
Matthew Bloesch

Captain
City of Fairfield, California
Sara Dziejma

Policy Advisor
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

As more departments implement wellness programs, challenges remain with buy-in, engagement, and sustainability. Panelists will discuss how they overcame these barriers to reach the tipping point where wellness moved from being perceived as a check-the-box activity to a meaningful part of the agency culture. Panelists will share their lessons learned through implementing resilience training to an entire department, enhancing peer support and suicide prevention practices, and integrating family wellness as a crucial component to a comprehensive program. Come learn new strategies for your wellness program to increase ease of access, motivation to participate, and champions to further grow your program.