Officer Roll Call: Why Holistic Health Approach is Essential for Officers

June 5, 2025
Retired Lt. Frank Borelli and Coryell County, Texas, Constable Guy Beveridge discuss the importance of a holistic approach to police wellness and how it can affect officers' careers and their post-career lives.

Staying healthy is essential for any police and law enforcement. But the rigors of the job—the long shifts, the physical demands—can make it difficult to do the proper things to maintain good health. 

In part one of these videos, retired Lt. Frank Borelli, Officer Media Group's editor director, and Constable Guy Beveridge, Coryell County, Texas, Precinct 1, discuss the importance of a holistic approach to wellness and how it can affect not only your career, but your life post-career as well.

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  • Part one of a two-part series that looks at ways law enforcement officers can manage and reduce their stress levels.

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  • The final part of our two-part law enforcement stress management series looks at how minimizing stored stress can help an officer's physical, mental and emotional health.

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Quick Chat: Enhancing Traffic Safety

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About the Author

Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director | Editorial Director

Lt. Frank Borelli is the Editorial Director for the Officer Media Group. Frank brings 20+ years of writing and editing experience in addition to 40 years of law enforcement operations, administration and training experience to the team.

Frank has had numerous books published which are available on Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, and other major retail outlets.

If you have any comments or questions, you can contact him via email at [email protected].

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