IACP@Work: 10 Strategies to Help Law Enforcement Children Thrive

Children and teens in law enforcement families may be vulnerable to the stress of having parents in the policing profession. Whether it is concern for their parents’ safety on the job or experiencing negative comments from their peers about policing, this stress can impact children at critical stages of growth. However, when this stress is addressed positively, it can enhance the child’s personal development and resiliency.