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Isidore Rodriguez

Police Officer at New York City Police Department

I’ve served thirteen years in the 40th Precinct in the South Bronx, where I worked as a Field Training Officer, mentoring and developing newly assigned officers in one of the city’s most dynamic commands. In 2019, I became a Peer Support Officer in response to the department’s growing focus on mental health and the rise in officer suicides; a turning point that deepened my commitment to supporting the well-being of my fellow officers. Today, I serve with the NYPD Employee Assistance Unit within the Health and Wellness Section. In this role, I conduct outreach across commands citywide, ensuring all members of the service know that support is available whenever they need it. My mission is to promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and help every officer access the care and resources they deserve.

Articles

Cover image for Protecting the Protectors: Healing Policing from Its Invisible Wounds
Public SafetyHealth and Mental Wellness
Protecting the Protectors: Healing Policing from Its Invisible Wounds
<p class="mb-4">Before the uniform ever feels heavy on your shoulders, before the badge carries weight in your chest, there is a moment every officer ...
January 22, 2026Read article
Cover image for Invisible Armor: Mental Wellness and the Men and Women Who Serve Again
Health and Mental Wellness
Invisible Armor: Mental Wellness and the Men and Women Who Serve Again
<p class="mb-4">The transition from military service to law enforcement was not only a career shift but also a change in the type of mental strain exp...
January 21, 2026Read article
Cover image for Building a Better Last Tour: Policy Fixes to Protect Officers Long After They Serve
RetirementHealth and Mental Wellness
Building a Better Last Tour: Policy Fixes to Protect Officers Long After They Serve
<p class="mb-4">Retirement is supposed to be the moment when officers finally step out of harm’s way, but for many who leave because of illness or inj...
January 20, 2026Read article
Cover image for The Weight of the Badge: Balancing Duty, Trauma, and Humanity
Health and Mental Wellness
The Weight of the Badge: Balancing Duty, Trauma, and Humanity
<p class="mb-4">The power of the badge comes with a price few outside the profession truly understand. Every shift, officers carry more than gear- the...
January 18, 2026Read article
Cover image for Grounded Leaders, Thriving Communities: Mental Wellness as a Public Duty
Health and Mental WellnessLeadership Perspectives
Grounded Leaders, Thriving Communities: Mental Wellness as a Public Duty
<p class="mb-4">That moment in front of the mirror, where you make eye contact with yourself and say "good morning," is not just a routine but a signi...
January 17, 2026Read article
Cover image for Beyond Crisis: Sustaining a Culture of Officer Wellness and Resilience
Health and Mental Wellness
Beyond Crisis: Sustaining a Culture of Officer Wellness and Resilience
<h2 class="mb-4 mt-6">Timely Crisis Intervention in Law Enforcement Settings</h2><p class="mb-4">As a crisis response professional, I have learned tha...
January 15, 2026Read article