Enhancing Wellness and Resiliency in Your Department
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO Maintaining wellness is important, but to understand why, one must understand its link to health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being & not merely the absence of disease of infirmity.” Having “good health” is not just that an individual does not have a disease or an illness […]
Psychological Evaluations and Cost – What are you paying for?
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO Our commitment to delivering comprehensive and high-quality evaluations is reflected in our processes and thorough reports. We believe in the principle that “you get what you pay for,” and our highest costs are a direct result of our specialized expertise, extensive training, and the time invested by our police and public […]
Why Evaluate Lateral Transfers
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO The short answer is that they will be your employee. Hiring someone from another department has many benefits, including experience in the field. These individuals are certified, familiar with a public safety professional’s job functionalities, and most likely up-to-date on the required training, which saves departments money. While there are several benefits, there […]
Readiness: New Year Resolutions
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO Are you thinking about diving into some New Year’s goals for 2024? Well, you’re not alone. Striving toward and successfully reaching goals have long been considered essential aspects of human well-being (Oscarsson et al., 2020). Over half of us are resolution-makers, but only half of those folks are actually successful in […]
Scheduling Critical Incident Appointments
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO The FMRT Group listens to our clients, and we learn from your personnel. We understand the demanding nature of public safety work and its toll on individuals’ personal lives. To ensure officers can prioritize their personal well-being following critical incidents, we respectfully recommend that these appointments be scheduled during their on-duty hours. By […]
Reflection and Important Information to Share
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO I and FMRT’s Client Coordinator, Allison, and Intern Izak recently attended the NC Chapter FBI-NAA Summer Conference. Izak and Allison had the opportunity to see the dedication to leadership displayed by the members, which I’m honored to experience every year. One of the conference’s most impactful sessions was led by Chief […]
Why You Shouldn’t Share Evaluation Findings with Applicants
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO Whether you’re referring a candidate for a pre-employment, fitness for duty, or another type of evaluation that provides a recommendation, it is important to keep the information private from the individual. WHY? These are work-related evaluations for you, the employer, and the final decision-maker. Informing applicants of their suitability, specifically that […]
The Importance of Critical Incident Appointments with an FMRT Psychologist
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO Critical incidents, such as shootings, accidents, and other traumatic events, are common in public safety and can profoundly impact the mental and physical health of the persons involved. FMRT is here to help! Leaders must continue to prioritize the mental health of their officers and provide them with the necessary support […]
FMRT Not Only Helps With Pre-Hire Services
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO Many agencies we support don’t know that we offer services beyond the hiring process. Please reach out if these offerings are needed in your department: FY24 pricing for all referral types (clients with contracts disregard): Pre-Hire Psychological and Medical Services Price List Post-Hire Psychological and Medical Services Price List You may […]
The Importance of Wellness Appointments
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO As we embark on the New Year, now is the time to be proactive and schedule annual wellness appointments for your staff. We understand the stressors public safety professionals face daily and know that it’s part of the job description to react to problems. Please don’t let this be the case for yourself […]