New Braintree Police Department

05/05/2024

Combat breathing requires that officers train in methods to lower the automatic stress response (fight-flight activation) that can interfere with tactical performance and decision making during times of extreme stress such a an active shooter.

I authored a paper for a class I took on the interaction of stress on brain functioning among police officers. It was an awesome class taught by a physician Sabina Berretta, MD from McLean Hospital…

23/07/2023

There is a common mode of consciousness that may serve to bridge ordinary and altered self-experience. It is related to several types of focused attention, where conscious awareness is narrowed on either inner or outer content to the exclusion of wider self/world awareness. These states range from the everyday experience of focusing on a task at hand; to absent-mindedness (internal focus to the exclusion of environmental cues); to peak experiences and “flow states” (Csikszentmihalyi, …...

There is a common mode of consciousness that may serve to bridge ordinary and altered self-experience. It is related to several types of focused attention, where conscious awareness is narrowed on …

10/07/2023

Somebody killed a policeman today, and part of America died. A piece of our country he swore protect, will be buried with him at his side. The suspect that killed him will stand up in court, with counsel demanding his rights. While a young, widowed mother must work for her kids, and spend many long, lonely nights. The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,...

Somebody killed a policeman today,and part of America died.A piece of our country he swore to protect,will be buried with him at his side. The suspect that killed him will stand up in court,with co…

03/07/2023

Stress effects all aspects of how we feel. There is no cure for human stress. The only true adjustment is taking direct action to lower tension and unrealistic expectations. The other day I was so wound up with some much stress and tension I almost cut my 12-hour day short. Things settled down but not after an 8:30 AM crisis call from a patient living on Cape Cod....

Stress effects all aspects of how we feel. There is no cure for human stress. The only true adjustment is taking direct action to lower tension and unrealistic expectations. The other day I was so …

08/06/2023

I authored a paper for a class I took on the interaction of stress on brain functioning among police officers. It was an awesome class taught by a physician Sabina Berretta, MD from McLean Hospital in Boston. Severe threat responses that are extended or frequently repeated can significantly raise the risk for physical and mental health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and anxiety disorders....

I authored a paper for a class I took on the interaction of stress on brain functioning among police officers. It was an awesome class taught by a physician Sabina Berretta, MD from McLean Hospital…

30/05/2023

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13/02/2023

It is time to recognize these officers and help them and their families to know they do not "walk alone.”

On February 13, I saw the story about the 22-year old NYPD officer who tried to take his own life. It may be worth your while to follow this case. The fact that he survived is important and an ano…

16/08/2020

New Braintree is home to a range of animals. Here is a bobcat caught on trail camera by a resident.

05/04/2020

Law enforcement comes together for a big sign of support for cities hardest hit by Covid-19.

Residents, firefighters and police officers gathered in front of the Madison Hospital in Alabama, sounding sirens and flashing lights to show their support a...

05/04/2020

All members of law enforcement both current and retired must take time to honor the front line doctors and nurses, and therapists who are caring for our sickest. Many are beoming ill themselves and some are dying.

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19/03/2020

Members of law enforcement and first responders are the front line when providing care for members of the community. The virus impacts all members of the community in some way, including the helpers. Please respect the social distance recommendation put forth by the CDC and call your physician if you are not feeling well.

15/12/2019

The HBO Documentary is well worth the 2 hour time. It depicts Officer Ernest Stevens and Officer of the San Antonio PD Mental Health Unit. The increase of calls for service for law enforcement officers and people in crisis or mentally ill is noteworthy. Care and empathy is needed for these sensitive calls for service. Watch the HBO Documentary Films and share it.

These officers are providing state of the art training opportunities across the country and are aiming for training here in the Boston area. Tweet at https://twitter.com/JoeSmarro and hear his narrative directly from him.
These are the two officers with whom Sgt Sefton did a ride along in 2017 when the film was first being shot.

https://youtu.be/We30EJcXoRs

Directed and produced by Jenifer McShane (Mothers of Bedford), Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops follows San Antonio, Texas police officers Ernie Stevens and Joe Smar...