(Michigan City, IN) - A ribbon cutting was held today at the Michigan City Police Department for a new place of wellness for officers feeling a bit overwhelmed.  A decompression room was created at the police station at 1201 East Michigan Boulevard.

Police Chief Marty Corley says the room is where officers needing relief from stress and anxiety can go for privacy and quiet time.  Officers can also use equipment in the room to help find relief.  Corley said the room is available to officers pretty much whenever necessary.

“You can do it before work, after work or on lunch period. If the situation becomes too volatile then they actually can be referred by their supervisor,” he said.

Corley said the room stems from a focus by the department this year on the mental and physical wellness of the officers.  Helping to make the room a reality was the Unity Foundation of La Porte County, Naturally Wood and Sacred Dunes Health.