Course Details

Sleep and Fatigue Management for Optimal Performance and Durability

1300 - 1700
Scrobe, Stephen

SEMINAR

Location: Chesapeake 10-12

In law enforcement's fast-paced and demanding environment, the true strength lies not only in the technology and equipment available but also in the resilience, readiness, and well-being of the individuals behind the scenes. This presentation will address the unique demands faced by police officers, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the human element of mission-critical operations. Going beyond technical skills and equipment proficiency, this session delves deeper into strategies that elevate individual well-being, increase career longevity, and enhance overall performance. By focusing on identifying small, incremental lifestyle changes, participants will discover the power of sustainable improvements in their personal and professional lives. During this presentation, O2X lead instructor Stephen Scrobe and an O2X Sleep and Fatigue Management Specialist will provide hands-on training and education about the role of sleep in performance and how to create effective sleep habits using science-backed methods, including breathing, mindfulness, and yoga nidra. The O2X specialists will cover the physiological response to sleep deficit as well as the science behind sleep and proper sleep hygiene. Attendees will be given tools and methods for relaxation that have been shown to decrease depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, chronic and acute pain, and insomnia. The session will provide attendees with concrete, actionable steps they can take home to improve sleep habits and optimize performance on and off the job.