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Lt. Richard Goerling, Mindfulness in Police Work
10% Happier with Dan Harris
Short Title: 10% Happier
Format: Website
Publication Date: 2017/07/19/
Sources ID: 53096
Visibility: Public (group default)
Abstract: (Show)
At a time when there have been controversial police shootings of unarmed civilians and many officers risking their lives to protect their communities feel under siege, one potentially constructive element being introduced into this highly-charged atmosphere is mindfulness. Richard Goerling, a police lieutenant in Hillsboro, Oregon, who has served in law enforcement for 20 years, works with police departments around the country to teach officer how to reduce stress, combat unnecessary use of force and make smarter decisions in the field through mindfulness training.