Bloomington Today: The BUZZ May 14
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Bloomington's ranking as a top 100 best place to live by livability.com
Peer support and wellness training for law enforcement leaders
Older adult job fair at Creekside Community Center
Areas of Interest (3)
- Bloomington rises to 20th place on national 'Best Places to Live' list, outranking other Minnesota cities.
- Bloomington and Eagan police departments launch first-of-its-kind peer support training for law enforcement command staff.
- City of Bloomington partners with local organizations to host job fair targeting retirees and older adults.
Notable Quotes (1)
If we're saying these programs are needed for our officers then they're also needed for us.
Law Enforcement WellnessJustifying why leadership participated in the wellness training.
People (3)
Booker HodgesPolice ChiefHosted a press conference regarding law enforcement peer support training.
2 quotes
Hosted a press conference regarding law enforcement peer support training.
“those of us that completed the training are able to provide peer support to our peers”
Explaining the utility of the new certification.
“being a leader or a chief in this day and age can be challenging”
Reflecting on the necessity of mental health support for department heads.
Andrea HendelFounder and Licensed PsychotherapistFounder of Sunrise Wellness and lead trainer for the peer support program.
Founder of Sunrise Wellness and lead trainer for the peer support program.
Casey AllenPre-licensed ClinicianCo-facilitated the peer support training for police leadership.
Co-facilitated the peer support training for police leadership.
Places Mentioned
Bloomington, MNCreekside Community CenterRochester, MNDuluth, MNMinneapolis, MN
Events & Meetings (2)
- Thursday, May 8th: Peer support training press conference
- Tuesday, May 20th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Older adult job fair at Creekside Community Center