A pilot study of brain injury in police officers: A source of mental health problems?

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More Than Just a Scratch: A Scoping Review on Physical and Psychological Consequences of Violence Against Police

“…Nevertheless, considering the substantial number of unreported cases, these figures likely underestimate the true scale of violence experienced by police officers (DJG, 2022), emphasizing the unfortunate reality that violence is a prevalent risk in the police profession.The physical and psychological consequences of violence experienced by police officers are significant. Physical injuries can range from minor bruises to severe fractures, bite wounds, cuts, abrasions, and trauma to the face, head, or neck (Leino, 2013;Smith et al, 2020). Psychological consequences may manifest as poor psychological health, psychological stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (…”

“…The physical and psychological consequences of violence experienced by police officers are significant. Physical injuries can range from minor bruises to severe fractures, bite wounds, cuts, abrasions, and trauma to the face, head, or neck (Leino, 2013; Smith et al, 2020). Psychological consequences may manifest as poor psychological health, psychological stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 1 (Leino, 2013; Maguen et al, 2009; VSOA, 2020).…”