The first OSW Group meeting was held September 22, 2011 with more than 40 participants representing federal, state, and local law enforcement; national associations; unions; and researchers. The group examined the problems and challenges with officer safety and wellness, established initial priorities, and focused on deaths and injuries related to gunfire. | |
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The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) announces the national Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) Group. The OSW Group will bring together law enforcement thought leaders, criminal justice practitioners, and colleagues to share their broad perspectives on improving officer safety and wellness. Participants in this group will contribute information and ideas that may enhance officer safety and wellness products, tools, resources, and services available to the field. The group is comprised of representatives from law enforcement agencies and associations, federal agencies, and the research community who can impact public safety, officer health, and wellness.
The OSW Group will contribute to the improvement of officer safety and wellness in the United States by convening a forum for thoughtful, proactive discussion and debate around relevant programs and policies within the law enforcement field. The OSW Group hopes to encourage the adoption of cultures of safety and wellness among the nation’s law enforcement agencies. Information and insight gained and shared will help to enhance programs, policies, and initiatives related to officer safety and wellness. The goals of the group are:
The first OSW Group meeting was held September 22, 2011 with more than 40 participants representing federal, state, and local law enforcement; national associations; unions; and researchers. The group examined the problems and challenges with officer safety and wellness, established initial priorities, and focused on deaths and injuries related to gunfire.
The OSW Group planning meeting, held July 20, 2011, discussed 16 important issues that are the basis for the group’s meetings and mission (the Attorney General prioritized the first three as the group’s top priority):