It's understandable that police organizations and the leaders within them want to portray their work environments as supportive of their members when it comes to mental health. But we see far too many members being hurt and unsupported not to speak out. It's also important for us to state that not all organizations are failing to support their members. Even within some poorly structured organizations, there are many leaders who are doing their best for their members. But there are still en...

This book provides initial and critical insights into the area of lived experience of testifying in court. It examines the role of those who testify in a court proceeding and those who support them. Specifically, the information is intended to help public safety personnel members after they have encountered or experienced a traumatic event because of their duties at work. The book outlines risk factors and presents some strategies that can be developed to prepare a person for the courtroom...