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Bloomington Today: The BUZZ May 14

Bloomington City CouncilWednesday, May 14, 2025
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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

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Notable Quotes (1)

If we're saying these programs are needed for our officers then they're also needed for us.

— Booker Hodges
Law Enforcement WellnessJustifying why leadership participated in the wellness training.

People (3)

Booker HodgesPolice Chief

Hosted a press conference regarding law enforcement peer support training.

2 quotes

“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 Psychotherapist

Founder of Sunrise Wellness and lead trainer for the peer support program.

Casey AllenPre-licensed Clinician

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
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