El Monte (CA) Police Department to Embed Human Performance Specialist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
El Monte, CA – Beginning in October of 2024, the El Monte (CA) Police Department will expand their comprehensive wellness program to address career longevity and occupational performance. Along with frequent mental and physical performance-focused training, the program includes a full-time Human Performance Specialist, embedded at the department, to assist in preparing 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. Understanding the critical importance of optimal health and wellness, El Monte Police Department has taken an important step in mitigating these occupational hazards by partnering with O2X and extending the human performance resources to all members of the department – including support personnel. Through this partnership, El Monte Police 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, El Monte’s police officers 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.
“The El Monte Police Department is proud to announce our new partnership with O2X Human Performance. Acknowledging the physical and mental challenges of a career in law enforcement, we are committed to improving the overall well-being of our employees. O2X brings an innovative, science-backed approach to employee wellness, offering comprehensive support for injury prevention, physical training, stress management, and nutrition. We’re thrilled to be one of the few departments in Los Angeles County with this level of wellness support.” said Pete Rasic, Lieutenant with El Monte Police Department.
“Our partnership will include a full-time, embedded specialist who will tailor individual programs to help our employees succeed on and off duty. O2X has partnered with public safety agencies across the country, setting the standard for first responder wellness. We’re excited to lead the way in prioritizing the health and longevity of our team.”
Leading the day to day operations of the ISP will be an O2X On-site Specialist (OSS) specializing in Injury Prevention. 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 El Monte’s 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 El Monte Police, 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.
O2X Media Contact:
Joe McCullough | 603.831.1171 | press@o2x.com
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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.
