“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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