Instructor: Wendy Hummell

No image available Biography: Wendy Hummell is a retired Detective from the Wichita Police Department. She spent a majority of her career working Persons Crimes Investigations in homicide, gang, and sex-crimes cases. She was also a member of her department's CISM (Critical incident Stress Management) and Defense Tactics teams. She holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. She is a 200-hour level registered yoga teacher and a Yoga for First Responders (YFFR) Ambassador. She teaches YFFR classes to Officers & Deputies. She is also an agency trainer for "Building Resiliency: Surviving Secondary Trauma" and certified trainer for "The Pause First Project; Mindfulness for First Responders".  

Wendy is passionate about helping her fellow Officers learn the tools of mindfulness and resiliency to enhance their well-being and job performance so they can not only survive a career in law enforcement, but thrive well into retirement.

Wendy was awarded the 2018 Wichita Metro Crime Commission Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, was a 2019 Wichitalk presenter, and has several articles published on Policeone.com. 

Wendy is currently the Substance Abuse Coordinator for the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office.

Classes by this instructor


Building a Wellness Program from the Ground Up
This workshop will include the elements to consider in building a holistic program that support mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational well-being.
Friday, April 26, 2024, Wichita Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center