Aggression Against Police Officers and Behavior Toward Citizens: Reciprocal Influence or Common Causes?

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Июнь 23, 2022

Police officers are often the victim of aggression by citizens, which has negative consequences for them and society in general. Therefore, it is important to gain knowledge about related factors. This study examines what extent experiencing as a police officer their patience with citizens use force weapons tools. Two explanations based on victim-offender overlap examined: experiences behavior toward influence each other vs. both have common causes. was conducted basis longitudinal survey among ( N = 693). The results show that including experience. association decreases but does not disappear when causes taken into account, this case socio-demographic work-related characteristics. No direct support found reciprocal influence. Implications suggestions further research described.

Язык: Английский

---

Mental Disorder Symptoms among Paramedics in a Single Canadian Site

Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2022

There is growing recognition in research and policy of a mental health crisis among Canada’s paramedics but despite this, epidemiological surveillance the problem its infancy. Just weeks before emergence COVID-19 pandemic, we surveyed from single, large, urban paramedic service Ontario, Canada to assess for clinically significant symptoms Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety identify potential risk factors each. In total, received 589 completed surveys (a 97% completion rate) found that 11% met screening criteria PTSD, 15% anxiety, with 1 4 active-duty meeting any three as recently February 2020. adjusted analyses, positive screen varied function employment classification, gender, self-reported resilience, previous experience member service’s peer support team. Our findings position have high rates current illness – likely worsened since onset pandemic. We echo calls researchers policymakers urgent action Canada.

Язык: Английский

---

Physiological Responses to Organizational Stressors Among Police Managers

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 3, 2023

Abstract Police officers demonstrate increased risk of physical and mental health conditions due to repeated prolonged exposure stressful occupational conditions. Occupational stress is broken into two types: operational stress, related the content field duties (e.g., demands); organizational cultural structural contexts interpersonal relationships). Applied police research focuses on physiological activation in tasks as a mechanism explaining non-optimal performance outcomes. However, recent survey-based studies indicate numerous stressors associated with self-reported symptoms. The question whether elicit significant activity remains unknown. current proof-of-concept study tests hypothesis that managers will display reactivity before, during, after engaging reality-based scenarios representative management developed from evidence-based pedagogical approaches. A sample 25 training (7 female, M = 16 +/- 5.3 years experience) completed 5 scenarios, including resolving heated conflict between colleagues, delivering negative feedback subordinate, critical incident command. Significant increases heart rate relative rest were observed during all tasks, anticipation several tasks. Greater reactive longer recovery times. Sex differences relationships objective biological subjective psychological measures are discussed. findings responses similar levels despite absence or aerobic exertion. Implications for

Язык: Английский

---

Quand l’exposition aux traumatismes fait partie du métier

Soins Psychiatrie, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 41(329), С. 8 - 8

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2020

---

Violence Against Paramedics: Protocol for Evaluating 2 Years of Reports Through a Novel, Point-of-Event Reporting Process (Preprint)

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2022

Violence against paramedics has been described as a serious public health problem with the potential for significant physical and psychological harm, but organizational culture within profession encourages to consider violence just “part of job.” Therefore, most incidents are never formally documented. This limits ability researchers policy makers develop strategies that mitigate risk enhance paramedic safety. Following development implementation novel, point-of-event reporting process in February 2021, our objectives (1) estimate prevalence generate descriptive profile reported violence; (2) identify potentially high-risk service calls based on characteristics generally known responding at point dispatch; (3) explore underpinning themes, including intolerance gender, race, sexual orientation, contribute violence. Our work is situated single Ontario, Canada. Using convergent parallel mixed methods approach, we will retrospectively review 2 years quantitative qualitative data gathered from External Incident Report (EVIR) system 1 2021 through 28, 2023. The EVIR mechanism embedded electronic patient care record (ePCR) developed an extensive stakeholder engagement process. When completing ePCR, prompted file if they experienced call. include using statistics describe (Objective 1), logistic regression modeling 2), content analysis incident report narratives themes 3). As January 1, 2023, 377 paramedics—approximately 5 active-duty service—have filed total 975 reports. Early suggests 40% reports involved assault paramedic. team continuing collect more fulsome analyses beginning March findings provide much-needed epidemiological service, its contributing factors. growing body literature demonstrating complex requires nuanced understanding scope, factors, circumstances. Collectively, research inform larger, multisite prospective studies already planning stage harm DERR1-10.2196/37636

Язык: Английский

---