DATE: October 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Police Department
TITLE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH O2X HUMAN PERFORMANCE
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve a one-year Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with O2X Human Performance for the Officer and Professional Staff Health, Wellness, and Performance Program, in the amount not to exceed $185,000; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The health and wellness of public safety employees are critical to maintaining an effective police department and providing high-quality service to the community. Police officers and professional staff routinely encounter traumatic incidents, high-stress situations, irregular work schedules, and demanding physical requirements. Over time, these challenges can negatively impact physical health, mental well-being, job performance, and long-term career longevity.
Employee wellness is also a priority as stated in the Department’s strategic plan. Investing in employee wellness supports the Department’s organizational goals by helping to reduce preventable injuries, absenteeism, workers' compensation claims, burnout, turnover, and recruitment challenges, while fostering a culture that encourages personnel to seek support when needed. Implementation of this program demonstrates the City's commitment to investing in its employees while promoting officer safety, organizational effectiveness, and continued delivery of professional police services to the community.
O2X Human Performance is a nationally recognized organization specializing in human performance programs designed specifically for law enforcement, fire service, EMS, and military personnel. Its multidisciplinary team includes strength and conditioning specialists, registered dietitians, licensed mental performance professionals, sleep scientists, tactical performance experts, and resilienc...
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