Name: Officer Safety and Wellness
Start: 2026-09-16T10:45:00-0400
End: 2026-09-16T11:45:00-0400

Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

This session will examine first responder safety and wellness as a critical component of both public health and public safety, highlighting its impact on individual responders, their colleagues, agencies, families, and the communities they serve. Participants will explore the foundational health and wellness training provided to first responders, including occupational risks such as injury, chronic stress, and trauma. The presentation will review current research on barriers and facilitators to accessing wellness services and supports, and demonstrate how investing in first responder wellness strengthens workforce resilience, enhances operational effectiveness, and improves public safety outcomes.

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Vernon Herron

Director, Officer Safety and Wellness Section (OS&W), Baltimore City Police Department

Vernon Herron is the Director of Officer Safety and Wellness for the Baltimore City Police Department, where he spearheads a nationally recognized program. He is a prominent advocate for law enforcement mental health, utilizing his own past experiences with trauma to build comprehensive... Read More →

Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Preakness Ballroom C & D 1726 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, USA

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5th Annual State Summit on Behavioral Health and the Justice System

Vernon Herron

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