Lao Tzu
"Mastering Yourself is True Power."
The P.E.A.C.E. Program (Police Enlightenment and Collective Education) is committed to enhancing the overall wellbeing of the Houston Police Department. Focused on the health and resilience of officers and personnel, the program offers mindfulness workshops, exercise classes, and wellness resources. In addition to in-station trainings, the P.E.A.C.E. Program provides department-wide wellness events, continued education, and academy trainings to support suicide prevention, stress management, alternative response tactics, team building, and physical agility. Certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), the program also offers continued education credits to help officers advance their skills and well-being. Designed specifically for active-duty officers, the P.E.A.C.E. Program aims to cultivate a healthier, more effective, and resilient police force.
Training Methodology
Informed by scientific research across anatomy, psychosomatic, physiological, cognitive, and neurological fields, this comprehensive training course integrates diverse approaches to wellness, promoting a balanced and sustainable path to mental, emotional, and physical health.
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The program emphasizes a whole-wellness approach, where each element works in harmony to support and enhance the others. By understanding how the mind and body interact, officers gain proven strategies to manage stress, boost cognitive performance, regulate emotions, and maintain physical vitality.
Mindfulness
Practical techniques to minimize energy output, regulate emotions, and improve mental health sustainability. Focus on self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress reduction.
Movement
Enhances physical health, strength, and mobility. Releases stress in tissues and joints, improves agility, and stabilizes blood pressure, reducing anxiety and promoting overall well-being.
Meditation
Boosts focus, memory, and cognitive performance. Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. Backed by research, it transforms the brain through neuroplasticity for better mental health.
Sound Therapy
Induces deep relaxation and supports mental recovery. Complements healing and promotes relaxation through sound and aromatherapy for improved health and emotional balance.
Training
Locations
Training courses through the P.E.A.C.E. Program are available at select police departments across the United States and can be requested by law enforcement agencies, police officers, community members, and sponsors. To find available program courses near you, use the map provided to locate participating police stations.
Our Police Officer Reviews
Thank you! The mindfulness and yoga program has been key to my mental and emotional wellness. I didn’t realize how much I needed this for my overall well-being. The journal prompts were inspiring, the yoga was tailored to all levels, and the sound meditation helped me truly ‘let go.’ This has been the highlight of my week!
Sgt. Alaina Nickerson
The stress in law enforcement requires multiple approaches for relief. Yoga strengthens the body, helping it better cope with stress, while breathing and meditation address the mental aspect. Sound therapy also aids in both physical and mental stress. I hope we can make yoga a part of law enforcement training—it’s needed now more than ever.
Officer Eugenio Gonzalez
We’re so grateful for the program. It’s more than just yoga—it’s about practicing deep relaxation to achieve calm. We learn to improve ourselves. The teachings have helped me manage anxiety and handle situations more healthily. In law enforcement, we often focus on others, but this class has reminded us to care for ourselves so we can better serve others.
Sgt. Emily Kunkel