Vermont Police Academy to Embed Human Performance Specialist
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Vermont Police Academy to Embed Human Performance Specialist
Partners with O2X Human Performance to optimize health and wellness
Pittsford, VT – Beginning in July of 2024, the Vermont Police Academy will expand their comprehensive wellness program to enhance recruit preparedness and optimize occupational performance. Along with frequent mental and physical performance-focused training, the program includes a full-time Human Performance Specialist, embedded at the Academy, to assist in preparing future officers for a career in law enforcement.
The program is being provided by O2X Human Performance,aMassachusetts based training and education company founded by former Navy SEALs. O2X works with thousands of first responders and has designed programs for federal, state, and local agencies nationwide. They provide state-of-the-art training and education aimed specifically at helping tactical athletes finish their careers as strong as they started.As tactical athletes, law enforcement officers risk their lives daily to keep their communities safe. They endure physical and mental stress throughout their careers that can have acute and cumulative impacts to health.
The Vermont Police Academy has taken an important step in mitigating these occupational hazards by partnering with O2X. Through this partnership, the Vermont Police Academy will launch the O2X Integrated Specialist Program (ISP) to lead the implementation and drive the impact of the O2X curriculum. The ISP places elite human performance professionals, who are experts in their fields, on-site at partnered organizations. Through this initiative, the Academy’s Training Staff will receive access to O2X’s virtual resources, quarterly assessments and reporting, as well as a dedicated member of O2X’s Client Services team to assist with program implementation.
“Recruits entering a 17 week residential program will encounter physical training that prepares them to perform the tasks required of a law enforcement officer. Physical tasks related to job performance require careful attention to proper technique so we can limit potential overuse injury during training.” said Chris Brickell, the Acting Director of Vermont Police Academy. “Having O2X working with us allows for individual attention to holistic preparedness for the profession to include stress management, sleep, nutrition, and strength conditioning.”
Leading the day to day operations of the ISP will be an O2X On-site Specialist (OSS) specializing in Strength & Conditioning. OSS utilize their education and professional experience, as well as the greater resources of the entire O2X Human Performance network, to design and implement training programs that prepare tactical athletes for the rigors of their professions. These experts incorporate elements of conditioning, injury prevention, and nutrition, along with training in fatigue management, stress mitigation, and resilience into agency personnel.
“We’re excited to assist in the development of Vermont’s future law enforcement officers,” said Adam La Reau, Co-founder at O2X Human Performance. “Our hope is that O2X, in conjunction with the Training Staff at Vermont Police Academy, can play a key role in preparing these LEOs to meet the demands of a career in law enforcement.”
About O2X Human Performance
O2X Human Performance provides comprehensive, science-backed programs to hundreds of public safety departments, federal agencies, and the military. O2X works with clients to elevate culture, improve mental and physical wellbeing, support healthy lifestyles, and reduce healthcare costs associated with injuries and illnesses. Driven by results and cutting edge research, O2X programs are designed and delivered by a team of Special Operations veterans, high level athletes, and hundreds of leading experts in their respective fields of human performance.
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About O2X Human Performance
O2X Human Performance provides comprehensive, science-backed programs to hundreds of public safety departments, federal agencies, and the military. O2X works with clients to elevate culture, improve mental and physical wellbeing, support healthy lifestyles, and reduce healthcare costs associated with injuries and illnesses. Driven by results and cutting edge research, O2X programs are designed and delivered by a team of Special Operations veterans, high level athletes, and hundreds of leading experts in their respective fields of human performance.
