Hilton, Colleen
Harnessing Data and Technology for Enhanced Officer Wellness Programs

In the ever-advancing landscape of policing, the integration of data and technology into wellness programs is not just beneficial but essential. This session will delve into how police departments can leverage data-driven insights and technological advancements to enhance their wellness and peer support programs, ensuring the mental and physical well-being of their personnel while maintaining individual privacy and confidentiality.

Attendees will learn about the types of data that can be collected and how to use it to identify at-risk individuals, optimize wellness and peer support initiatives, and measure program effectiveness beyond traditional utilization metrics. The session will showcase real-world examples and case studies from police departments that have successfully implemented these strategies, highlighting commonalities and differences across various agencies. By focusing on practical applications and providing actionable insights, this session will equip leaders with the tools they need to build and sustain effective wellness programs.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand how to integrate data and technology into wellness and peer support programs.
2. Learn about the types of data that can be collected to enhance wellness initiatives.
3. Explore how data-driven insights can identify at-risk individuals and provide timely interventions.
4. Discover best practices for measuring program effectiveness.
5. Gain insights from successful implementations in various police departments.

Colleen Hilton - Bio
Colleen Hilton is a licensed marriage and family therapist and serial entrepreneur in first responder and military mental health. Currently serving as the CEO of Alli Connect, Colleen aligns her clinical expertise and business leadership to tackle the biggest challenge in 21st century policing, Officer Mental Health & Wellness. Colleen brings a unique perspective to mental health for first responders as a licensed clinician, strategic business leader, military family member and former police spouse. She is outspoken on national podcasts and stages, on the mental health crisis in the first responder community and the need to challenge the status quo; shifting from reaction to a proactive, psychological resilience approach to wellness for individuals and departments. She holds a masters in counseling psychology, and a bachelor's degree in psychology, with a minor in criminal justice. Colleen maintains certification in mass disaster mental health and CISM, with expertise in department program development and response. Colleen is proud to have worked with organizations at both the local and federal levels including Seattle PD, Bellevue PD & Fire, King County Sheriff, the DoD and the American Red Cross.