Leading on the Front Lines: Addressing the Unique Pressures Faced by Law Enforcement Leaders and the Impact on Wellness (Law Enforcement Only)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET

Location: 205A

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Colleen Hilton, MA, LMFT

Founder and CEO
Alli Connect
Snohomish, Washington, United States

Speaker(s)

Justin Barley

Chief of Police
Hartselle (AL) Police Department
Hatselle, Alabama, United States
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Sasha Larkin

Assistant Sheriff
Las Vegas (NV) Metro Police Department
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Sean P. Gallagher

Assistant Chief of Police
United States Capitol Police
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Erik Scairpon

Chief of Police
City of Marysville (WA) Police Department
Marysville, Washington, United States
Johnny Jennings

Chief of Police
Charlotte Mecklenburg (NC) Police Department
Charlotte Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States

This session is limited to law enforcement officers only.

This discussion explores the unique pressures law enforcement leaders face and how they impact mental wellness. This panel unites experts and leaders to discuss topics like isolation, stress, and support challenges unique to police chiefs and senior officers. Panelists will share their personal stories and experiences as law enforcement leaders, and the presentation will delve into strategies for resilience, fostering peer support within the leadership community, and how leaders can and do influence wellness culture within their agency. The discussion will highlight similarities and differences across departments and build community in our shared stories as leaders in law enforcement.