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FLEOA Executive Director Attends IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Conference in New Orleans
Michael Hughes, Executive Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), represented the association at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) Conference. The conference, held from March 6-8 in New Orleans, Louisiana, focused on improving officer safety, wellness, and competence.
The annual IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Conference convenes law enforcement leaders, practitioners, and subject matter experts. The conference facilitates discussion of approaches to protecting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of officers. The goal is to enable officers to perform their duties effectively without sacrificing their health. The 2026 conference featured over 70 educational sessions. These sessions covered evidence-based practices, case studies, and emerging techniques. These resources are designed to help agencies strengthen safety and wellness initiatives.
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- Michael Hughes represented the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) at the 2026 IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Conference.
- The conference took place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from March 6-8.
- The conference addressed officer resilience, financial wellness, and injury prevention.
- Topics included peer support, physical fitness, nutrition, healthy sleep, stress management, mindfulness, and suicide prevention.
- The conference provided practical tools and best practices for developing effective officer support programs.
- FLEOA National President Mathew Silverman emphasized the importance of the conference for officers experiencing post-traumatic stress.
- The conference featured more than 70 educational sessions.
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- Weekly Voice — FLEOA Executive Director Michael Hughes Represented FLEOA at IACP annual Officer Safety and Wellness Conference | Weekly Voice