Reducing the risk of traumatic injuries for police officers

Down Regulator Skills Training is the innovative instruction program launched by the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS), and Wounded Warriors Canada. The Deputy Chief Gerald Grobmeier with LPS says it is the first of its kind in North America. Grobmeier also says the aim of this initiative is to empower police officers and other first responders who regularly face threats of death, serious injury, or violence, with practical interventions to reduce the risk of traumatic injury.

He says it’s estimated that over half of civilians will experience at least one potentially traumatic event in their lifetime. In contrast, police officers are exposed to approximately three to five traumatic events every six months.  That means officers may experience up to 200 per cent more trauma than the average person.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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