Policing and spirituality: their impact on brain integration and consciousness

Charles, Ginger; Travis, Frederick; Smith, Jonathan A.

doi:10.1080/14766086.2014.887479

Cited by 27 publications

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“…On one hand, spirituality can help officers maintain their sense of purpose and meaning, which provides some insulation from the deleterious effects of repeated exposure to human suffering (e.g., [64]). Likewise, spirituality was found to "buffer stress affecting brain connections" in a sample of police officers [65] (p. 241). At the same time, although "spirituality might be associated with a slight reduction in burnout," other factors, such as officers' ethnicity and level of family support, also impact stress levels [66] (p. 6).…”

Section: Moral Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

New Directions in Police Academy Training: A Call to Action

Blumberg

Schlösser

Papazoglou

et al. 2019

IJERPH

104

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The complexities of modern policing require law enforcement agencies to expand how officers are trained to do their jobs. It is not sufficient for training to focus solely on the law or on perishable skills; such as arrest and control; defensive tactics; driving; and firearms. The present manuscript addresses the critical importance of infusing academy training with the psychological skills essential for officers to meet the contemporary challenges of police work. The authors suggest that the skills (i.e., cognitive; emotional; social; and moral) discussed in this paper may improve officers’ wellness as well as promote relationships between police officers and community members. Specific methods of incorporating these skills in academy training are offered.

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Section: Moral Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

New Directions in Police Academy Training: A Call to Action

Blumberg

Schlösser

Papazoglou

et al. 2019

IJERPH

104

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“…However, what marks it out as distinctive is its inclusion of three distinct attributes that, together, create an encompassing definition of the type of leadership style that may be most relevant for the future of police leadership given recent calls for a greater awareness of the needs of different stakeholder groups and a more 'moral' stance on the part of senior officers (Charles et al, 2014;Ichiho and Anderson, 2017).…”

Section: Leadership In the Context Of The Policementioning

confidence: 99%

“…As a leadership style, it builds on and extends more recent approaches to leadership such as authentic, ethical or spiritual leadership (Charles et al, 2014;Mumford and Fried, 2014;Smith and Charles, 2010). However, what marks it out as distinctive is its inclusion of three distinct attributes that, together, create an encompassing definition of the type of leadership style that may be most relevant for the future of police leadership given recent calls for a greater awareness of the needs of different stakeholder groups and a more 'moral' stance on the part of senior officers (Charles et al, 2014;Ichiho and Anderson, 2017).…”

Section: Leadership In the Context Of The Policementioning

confidence: 99%

Purposeful leadership for the future police service

Yarlagadda

Bailey

Zheltoukhova

et al. 2017

IJES

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Purposeful leadership for the future police service 2 Abstract Purpose -This paper examines the prevalence of purposeful and ethical leadership in a UK county police force -referred to by the pseudonym PoliceOrg. It also evaluates the extent to which officers feel their values fit with those of the organisation, and the outcomes achieved by purposeful and ethical leaders.Design/methodology/approach -A questionnaire survey, interviews and focus groups were conducted at PoliceOrg. Findings are compared with those from a public sector case study and with a representative sample of the UK working population.Findings -Purposeful leaders at PoliceOrg have a positive impact on important outcomes for their direct reports, and provide a sense of direction and guidance to those who do not feel a strong fit between their values and those of their organisation. Research limitations/implication -The study focuses on a new construct (purposeful leadership) that has not previously been explored in the academic literature. Consequently, our findings cannot be directly compared with those of other studies. The survey focused on the views of police sergeants and constables, and only one police force participated as a case study; hence, the generalisability of the findings is limited.Practical implication -Police organisations should nurture and sustain workplace environments where leaders can translate their personal moral code and ethical values into their role behaviours to address the policing challenges of the future.Originality/value -This study elucidates the concept of purposeful leadership in the context of a police force.

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“…• Spiritual and religious practice has been shown to be quite supportive for police officers especially during times of high distress (Chopko et al, 2016). To this end the role of police chaplains and other spiritual or religious leaders is vital in helping officers elaborate and explore on any existential or spiritual/religious concerns raised by exposure to death and loss in general (Charles et al, 2014). • The literature indicates that officers who are single with no children are more likely to be exposed to death-related incidents due to thrill-seeking behavior (Kachurik et al, 2013).…”

Section: Action Plan: Prophylactic Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Inevitable Loss and Prolonged Grief in Police Work: An Unexplored Topic

et al. 2020

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The present manuscript presents foundational constructs related to death and loss (i.e., grief, bereavement, prolonged grief) providing empirical findings from recent research on the impact of death and loss on police officers' health, behavior, and overall functioning. Police officers are routinely exposed to death. In many instances, officers' contact with decedents includes, among others, victims of accidents, catastrophes, or violent crimes and witnessing the intense emotional suffering of relatives of the deceased. Additionally, it is not uncommon for officers to experience the loss of fellow officers from on-duty deaths and permanent, career-ending injuries. Simultaneously, like everyone, police officers have to cope with deaths of loved ones in their personal lives. The result is that officers' health and well-being are likely compromised because of the systematic exposure to on-and off-duty deaths. In this perspective paper, death and loss in law enforcement are explored in an attempt to raise awareness and increase attention to this area of police work. In addition, the authors list a number of prophylactic intervention strategies that would support officers cope with the impact of loss and death and promote their own resilience.

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Policing and spirituality: their impact on brain integration and consciousness

Cited by 27 publications

References 16 publications

New Directions in Police Academy Training: A Call to Action

New Directions in Police Academy Training: A Call to Action

Purposeful leadership for the future police service

Inevitable Loss and Prolonged Grief in Police Work: An Unexplored Topic

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