Description On January 17 and 18, 2018, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine hosted a workshop focused on enhancing the health and well-being of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) law enforcement workforce. The workshop featured presentations in two main topic areas:(1) the operational stressors and environments faced by the DHS law enforcement workforce, and (2) strategies that can be used to address these stressors and promote overall health and well-being. This publication summarizes the presentations and...
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Eligible Applicants - Unrestricted
Funding Type other Categories of Funding Activity - Conflict and Security Issues - Health and Medicine - Industry and Labor
Grantor Contact Information Scott Wollek, Responsible Staff Officers Grantor Email swollek@nas.edu Other Grantor Information The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.