In this episode of the "Officer Health and Wellness Podcast," Troy Anderson, Executive Director of Officer Safety and Wellness at the National Law Enforcement Memorial Found, shares his remarkable journey from military service to a 26-year career with the Connecticut State Police.
Troy's dedication to officer well-being emerged after a tragic event, propelling him to establish a pioneering peer support program in Connecticut. The program initially met with skepticism but ultimately evolved to offer crucial mental health and wellness resources for all sworn members and dispatchers. It played a pivotal role in responding to Sandy Hook, showcasing its effectiveness in handling extreme situations and promoting officers' mental resilience.