Mindful Policing: The Future of Force

With police violence—and public scrutiny— on the rise, cities turn to mindfulness to help officers deal with the stress of the job.
You guys ready for a technique?” the trainer asks. “Everybody, sit up straight. Uncross your legs. Just look straight ahead.”
Eric White gathers his 6-foot-8 frame and straightens his back in the conference-room chair. Instead of his usual police uniform, he wears a blue polo shirt and jeans. The trainer, Don Chartrand, is visiting Emer