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Officers embrace their responsibility to preserve and protect by taking care of others . but who is taking care of them? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough interviews with some of the most renowned professionals in their fields, author and speaker Dr. Ron Rufo, a highly decorated, 22-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, puts a spotlight on the importance of seeking mental health intervention before a minor issue becomes a major crisis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBreaking the Barrier, \u003c\/em\u003eRufo's fourth book and his second on police wellness, he explains why emotional wellness is as essential as officers' tactical training. 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