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Issues with Trauma & PTSD in Law Enforcement

Screening for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in law enforcement and treating the related symptoms are important for a number of reasons. First, several of the symptoms prevalent in those who suffer from PTSD can impair a police officer’s response time and/or judgment and prevent him or her from performing the Read more…

By Troy Long, 7 months7 months ago

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HURRICANE RESPONSE AND THE STRESS THAT COMES WITH IT

When contemplating the roles and duties of the fire service field, we immediately envision firefighters in their gear, thick black smoke billowing out of burning buildings, and hoses pointedly directed at the red-hot flame. In actuality, this is representative of only a small portion of a firefighter’s overall job responsibility, Read more…

By Troy Long, 8 months8 months ago