Reports the findings of art earlier study which was conducted to determine
the comprehensiveness of wellness programs provided by the 50 slate police
ag agencies/departments of public safety for their commissioned law enforce
ment officers The study also focused on the attitude of the personnel direc
tors about the effectiveness of their wellness programs. A national survey
was sent to each personnel director of the 50 state police agencies/departm
ents of public safety. The survey, with an overall return rate of 98 per ce
nt, addressed five components uf wellness: physical fitness, stress managem
ent, psychological and mental health, nutrition and dietary related issues,
and alcohol and chemical dependency. Although 29 agencies stated they had
a wellness program none offered all five of the wellness components identif
ied above. Of 20 agencies which stated they did not have a wellness program
all provided at least some aspect of one of the five wellness components.
Also identifies areas tit which more emphasis should be placed in order to
establish a comprehensive wellness program. If can also serve as st basis f
or an expanded study in the area of wellness.