Kennedy is the fitness director for the largest police department in the southeastern United States and through her company, “www.Fit-to-enforce.com,” for nearly 25 years, she's been a leading voice in the law enforcement community when it comes to educating and training thousands of police officers to develop Officer Wellness Programs for their respective departments.
As an educator, Kennedy is focused on keeping her students engaged by asking them how she can best assist them improve their overall level of wellness, prevent injuries and prepare them for the rigors of their job. “It’s a collaborative approach. No one in the room is smarter than everyone else in the room. Every time I teach, it’s an opportunity for people to bring their own experience and share their challenges with each other. I have the fitness experience, but the people in the room have the law enforcement experience that I don’t have,” said Kennedy.
"Policing is a physically demanding career," commented Michael C. Harper, Program Supervisor, Fitness Wellness Unit, Texas Department of Public Safety & Matthew Wagner, PhD, Associate Professor, Sam Houston State University, TX. "While the majority of the daily work within law enforcement does not require enhanced levels of physical fitness, situations can arise where possessing an appropriate level of fitness can be a significant asset for the officer, such as dealing with a noncompliant individual. High fitness levels can enhance officer safety, survivability, and overall health and wellness and facilitate the primary goal of every officer: to go home safe at the end of every shift. Beyond the impact of the current shift, fitness levels can also impact longevity for police officers throughout their careers and into their retirement years."
Thank you, Dr. Kennedy, for your continued efforts in ensuring our law enforcement officers are fit to serve!
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