Peter J. Pranzo

Lieutenant Peter Pranzo served as a New York Police Department police officer for 21 years.  During his career, he earned over 60 NYPD medals and awards including the Police Combat Cross and the Medal for Valor. As a lieutenant, he was assigned to the elite NYPD Street Crime Unit where his team made 2000 felony arrests.  A frequent contributor to law enforcement related magazines, Peter Pranzo is the author of Stress Management for Law Enforcement.

According to the book description, “this vital handbook covers stress and trauma associated with the law enforcement and criminal justice professional. Includes: Anatomy of a Breaking Point; From Stress to Burn Out; Learning to Cope; Post Trauma; Cures, Rehabilitation and Treatment; and Psychological Testing for Police Recruits in addition to related topics dealing with this growing problem.”