Workforce Wellness Analysis and Benchmarking

Well-Being Matters

Support Your Agency’s Wellness and Strengthen Culture

While many officer wellness efforts focus on field-related stressors, the internal environment of an agency—its culture, communication, workload, leadership, and support systems—can be equally critical to performance, morale, and retention.

The National Policing Institute offers Workforce Wellness Analysis and Benchmarking, helping agencies evaluate both the culture that drives daily behavior and the stress that shapes officer well-being. By identifying strengths and pain points within the organization, agencies can build a stronger foundation for safety, accountability, and effectiveness.

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What is an Organizational Health Assessment?

This integrated assessment gives your agency a clear understanding of what’s working—and what may be silently eroding morale, health, and performance.

By combining insights into both culture and stress, this service provides a more complete picture of organizational health—empowering your agency to move from awareness to action.

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The assessment allows leadership to:

Identify specific organizational stressors affecting your officers
Measure overall stress levels to establish a clear baseline
Review current wellness initiatives and highlight areas for improvement
Demonstrate a proactive approach to officer support and workplace health
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing support systems and wellness resources

Key Benefits

Gain a full picture of organizational health by assessing both cultural dynamics and internal stressors that impact law enforcement officers.

Use data-driven insights to target leadership, policy, and wellness improvements with precision, ensuring your wellness program addresses the most critical needs.

Establish clear baselines to measure progress over time and respond proactively to agency needs, creating sustainable wellness initiatives.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to officer well-being and agency excellence through transparent, holistic evaluation that shows your dedication to supporting first responders.

Why work with NPI?

Law Enforcement Expertise

NPI's team includes former officers and researchers with real-world experience in agency operations, workplace dynamics, and officer wellness. Our understanding of police work, line-of-duty stressors, and the unique challenges facing law enforcement officers ensures that our recommendations are both practical and effective.

Tailored Design

Each assessment is customized to reflect your agency's size, structure, and operational context. Whether you're a small police department or a large law enforcement agency, our approach adapts to your specific needs and challenges.

Action-Oriented Results

Our reporting doesn't stop at data—we provide clear, practical recommendations to support next steps, helping you implement evidence-based wellness training and support programs that make a real difference.

How the Process Works

The assessment typically takes 2 to 6 months, depending on agency size and scheduling needs. The process is designed to minimize disruption and maximize transparency, engagement, and trust.

Set the Focus

Clarify your agency's goals, scope of work, and key areas to explore during an initial consultation. We work with your police chief and leadership team to ensure the assessment addresses your most pressing concerns.

Collect & Analyze

Gather candid feedback through confidential staff surveys to gain a deeper understanding of internal perspectives on wellness resources, stress management, and support systems within your department.

Review & Act

Receive a detailed report with strengths, challenges, and clear recommendations—then meet with NPI experts to plan your next steps for implementing wellness initiatives and improving officer mental health support.

Optional follow-up services are available to support implementation, communication, and changes to policy or wellness training programs.

Addressing Critical Challenges in Law Enforcement Wellness

Dealing with Officer Burnout

Police officer burnout is a serious concern that affects not only individual officers but entire law enforcement agencies. Our assessment helps identify the specific factors contributing to burnout in your department and provides actionable strategies for prevention and intervention.

Understanding Police Trauma Syndrome

Law enforcement officers face unique traumatic experiences that can lead to various stages of trauma response. Our analysis enables agencies to understand these patterns and develop effective support systems, including access to mental health professionals and peer support programs.

Implementing Effective Wellness Programs

Not all wellness programs are created equal. Our benchmarking process evaluates the effectiveness of current initiatives and provides recommendations for evidence-based programs that have proven successful in similar law enforcement agencies.

Move Your Agency Forward with Confidence

The pressures facing law enforcement professionals are immense, with many internal stressors being just as severe as those found in the field. Whether you're looking to strengthen leadership, improve morale, implement effective wellness resources, or proactively address workplace stress, this assessment provides the insight you need to take meaningful action.

Our comprehensive approach addresses all aspects of officer wellness—from physical health and mental health support to organizational culture and support systems—ensuring your agency has the tools needed to support first responders effectively.

"The service provided to our department has been invaluable, and I would strongly endorse the process. A significant aspect of the assessment was that the assessors were external to our organization, providing honest and detailed recommendations. The assessors demonstrated exceptional knowledge and organization."

Captain Elonza Perkins

Elizabethton, TN Police Department

“The Brighton Police Department looks to leverage research-based practices to meet department and community needs in every facet of our work, and the NPI team supported that mission with our traffic stop analysis work. NPI helped us think outside of the box by not only analyzing demographic and traffic data but also including suspect data. Translating the research and findings into actionable recommendations for a path forward will help the BPD achieve continuous improvement. We would partner with NPI again in the future.”

Chief David Catholdi

Town of Brighton, NY Police Department

Move your agency forward with confidence

The pressures facing today’s law enforcement professionals are immense—with many internal stressors being just as serious as ones found in the field. Whether you're looking to strengthen leadership, improve morale, or proactively address workplace stress, this assessment provides the insight you need to take meaningful action.