This podcast series is for members of Division 18 (Psychologists in Public Service) of the American Psychological Association (APA) and others interested in public service psychology. We aim to provide content related to psychology in public service contexts, and keep Division members informed of upcoming activities. Check out our website for more information about the organization: https://publicservicepsych.org/
Sport & Performance Psychology for Law Enforcement with Dr. John Heil
In this episode, Dr. John Heil shares about a new book that utilizes research related to sport and performance psychology to inform the training of law enforcement.
Check out the book! (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/sport-and-performance-psychology-for-law-enforcement-9781666953091/)
24 Jun 2026
Learning from the best: A positive deviance approach to Veterans Health Administration leadership practices
Dr. Jennifer Wisdom shares her knowledge about quality leadership. We talk about her co-authored article on what high-performing leaders in the Veterans Health Administration (Chiefs of Staff) have in common.
Article: https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000951 (https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000951)
Dr. Jennifer Wisdom: https://www.leadwithwisdom.com/ (https://www.leadwithwisdom.com/)
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Leadership Behaviors and Burnout in Healthcare: A Mixed-Methods Study in the Veterans Health Administration: https://journals.lww.com/jhmonline/abstract/2026/05000/leadership_behaviors_and_burnout_in_healthcare__a.4.aspx (https://journals.lww.com/jhmonline/abstract/2026/05000/leadership_behaviors_and_burnout_in_healthcare__a.4.aspx)
Burnout Trends Among US Health Care Workers: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2833027 (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2833027)
Behavioral Health Provider Burnout and Mental Health Care in the Veterans Health Administration: https://link.sp (https://link.sp)ringer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-023-08235-y (http://ringer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-023-08235-y)
30 Mar 2026
Active Bystandership Across Public Safety: Lessons Learned from Cross-Disciplinary Training in Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Fire/EMS
Dr. Abigail Tucker discusses the importance of training law enforcement, healthcare workers, corrections, and fire/EMS so that they will be able to speak up when things go wrong. She encourages us to remember our social psychology, toss out titles and hierarchies, and embrace constructive loyalty.
Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/cics/able/ (https://www.law.georgetown.edu/cics/able/)
https://www.heroesintervene.com/ (https://www.heroesintervene.com/)
Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/why-we-act-turning-bystanders-into-moral-rebels-catherine-a-sanderson?variant=32250815578146 (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/why-we-act-turning-bystanders-into-moral-rebels-catherine-a-sanderson?variant=32250815578146)
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