Name
Police Officer Wellbeing: How Building Design Impacts Mental and Physical Health
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Brian Berryhill Tyler Joseph
Description

This presentation will dive into the practical realities of accomplishing well-being goals for law enforcement staff who are continuously exposed to high-stress situations. We will cover the six dimensions of wellness and their impact on law enforcement, as well as common spaces and design considerations that are used to help define and elevate how wellbeing can be addressed. We will also talk through the process of introducing wellness design into different project types for a variety of different policing contexts. We will share our lived experience in helping project decision-makers understand the strategies that designers and architects can use to alleviate the challenge of compounding stress and trauma. Examples include biophilic design, daylighting, natural ventilation, intuitive wayfinding, physical and passive security, acoustic control and other approaches that are proven to support mental health.

Location Name
Crystal
Full Address
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
2500 E 2nd St
Reno, NV 89595
United States