“Getting Wellness Right”

Leadership, Prioritization, and Decision-Making in Modern Policing

By Dr. Edrick H. Dorian, PsyD, ABPP
Chief Police Psychologist, LAPD

Police Chief Magazine | August 2026

Leadership, Prioritization, and Decision-Making in Modern Policing

Wellness has become one of policing's highest priorities, yet many organizations continue to struggle with where to begin. This article introduces the Organizational Well-Being framework and the Four Wheels model, arguing that sustainable wellness depends on thoughtful leadership, effective prioritization, and organizational systems rather than isolated programs alone.

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