Focus on Officer Wellness: First Responders Inform Wellness Practices
Multi-Agency Survey Reveals Mental Health Trends and Officer Needs
Officer Jones is suffering in silence. The cumulative weight of responding to countless horrific events during his many years in law enforcement is taking its toll. Some of these events haunt him day and night. His sleep is broken by nightmares, and he cannot tolerate situations that remind him of the traumatic events. He tries to “muscle through” his problems because he fears that his career will suffer if he seeks professional help. He is angry and relying on alcohol to cope. He has pulled away from other people, and his outlook on life has become darker.