Officer Wellness Spotlight.

The article discusses the innovative in-car mental health program at the Thurston County Sheriff's Office aimed at addressing post-traumatic stress disorder and fostering the well-being of deputies. Topics include the role of a mental health provider accompanying officers during their shifts, the be...

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Publicado en:FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin pp. 1 - 4
Autores principales: Carter, Carla, Cozzolino, Oriana
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Superintendent of Documents Feb2025
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Sumario:The article discusses the innovative in-car mental health program at the Thurston County Sheriff's Office aimed at addressing post-traumatic stress disorder and fostering the well-being of deputies. Topics include the role of a mental health provider accompanying officers during their shifts, the benefits of reversing traditional power dynamics in the mental health-provider relationship; and the effectiveness of real-time support in helping deputies process traumatic experiences in the field.