Retiring from Your Law Enforcement Career: Achieving Wellness Throughout the Emotional, Psychological, and Physical Transition to Your Next Best Chapter

Saturday, October 19, 2024

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Location: 253B

Submitter(s)

David W. McGill

Chief of Police (Ret.)
Sedona, Arizona
Kihei, Hawaii, United States

Speaker(s)

Caitlyn Brennan

IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Section - Family Section Chair
100 Club of Illinois
Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
Dr. Jaime Brower, Psy.D., ABPP

Police Psychologist
Lexipol
Brighton, Colorado, United States
Marc Coopwood

Assistant Chief of Police (Ret.)
Beverly Hills (CA) Police Department
Redding, California, United States
Edward C. Keane, PhD

Police Psychologist
Danbury Police Department
Woodbury, Connecticut, United States
Mandy Nice

Tactical Program Manager, Public Safety
The National Strength and Conditioning Association
Plano, Texas, United States

This session is a panel discussion, featuring a moderator, two retired police executives, two psychologists specializing in policing matters, a police family wellness expert, and a police physical fitness expert. The panelists will provide real-world experiences, share expert advice, and suggest recommendations to achieve a successful transition to life after policing, focusing on the psychological, physical, and emotional issues that arise before, during, and after retirement.