A guide to utilizing police training as a tool to promote resilience and improve health outcomes among police officers.

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Papazoglou ◽  
Judith P. Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Police Training ◽  
Improve Health

scholarly journals “I Didn’t Know What They Wanted From Me”–the Perspective of Individuals with Mental Disorders on Police Interventions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linus Wittmann ◽  
Gunter Groen ◽  
Janusz Ogorka ◽  
Astrid Jörns-Presentati
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Police Training ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Personal Space ◽  
Police Encounters

AbstractEncounters between individuals with a mental disorder and police forces can be harmful and dangerous for both parties involved. Previous research explored mostly police officers’ subjective experience of these encounters and focused on their recommendations. The present study takes the perspective of individuals with a mental disorder and investigates their subjective experience of dealing with the police. Thirteen semi-structural interviews were conducted with individuals with a history of mental health problems who have had encounters with the police and experienced contact-based anti-stigmatization interventions as consultants. Interviews revolved around the subjective experience of these police encounters. Questionnaires were used to inquire about context factors, individuals’ perceptions of police officers, and their sense of security during these encounters. Furthermore, individuals were asked to rate police officers’ ability to recognize signs and symptoms of ill mental health and give recommendations in regard to adequate communication strategies, interventions, and police training. The results indicate that encounters were experienced predominantly as positive and non-threatening. Participants emphasized the importance of communication strategies with a focus on empathy and respect. Keeping personal space and satisfying basic needs was recommended. Contact-based anti-stigmatization interventions were regarded as an effective approach to reduce stigma. Empathy and respect are perceived as key strategies for police officers when dealing with individuals with a mental disorder. To promote these strategies, trialogical anti-stigmatization interventions and crisis intervention training, including communication skills and face-to-face contact, are promising approaches.

scholarly journals The Structure and Delivery of Police Use of Force Training: A German Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario S. Staller ◽  
Swen Koerner ◽  
Valentina Heil ◽  
Isabel Klemmer ◽  
Andrew Abraham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Police Officers ◽  
Use Of Force ◽  
Police Training ◽  
Time On Task ◽  
Police Use Of Force ◽  
Training Time ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Constructive Alignment ◽  
Action Capabilities

AbstractThe current study aims to investigate the current structure and delivery of police recruit training. Using a case study approach, we systematically observed a semester of police training that consisted of 30 h with a specific focus on police use of force training. Field notes and time-on-task data was analysed using an inductive approach. The results revealed, first, a lack of constructive alignment of the training modules and learning tasks within the training settings. Second, an adherence to traditional linear approaches to training resulting in high amounts of augmented instruction and feedback and a one-size-fits all approach to technical and tactical behaviour. Third, a non-efficient use of available training time with low amounts of engagement in representatively designed tasks that stimulated problem-solving processes. Based on these results we suggest that there is a need: (a) for police trainers and curriculum designers to align the objectives, practice structure and delivery of police training with the needs of police officers in the field (e.g. conflict resolution); (b) for police trainers to employ more learner-centred pedagogical approaches that account for individual action capabilities and resources, and allow for high amounts of training time with representatively designed training tasks; and (c) for senior managers of overall police training decision-makers to provide the necessary trainer education, in order to furnish trainers with the knowledge and tools to appropriately plan, deliver and reflect upon their practice in keeping with concept of constructive alignment.

Shared Use and Safe Routes to School: Managing the Fear of Liability

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (S1) ◽  
pp. 36-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin D. Winig ◽  
John O. Spengler ◽  
Alexis M. Etow
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Community Health ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
Safe Routes To School ◽  
Improve Health

This paper examines two policy initiatives that research shows can increase opportunities for physical activity and, in turn, improve health outcomes. These initiatives — shared use and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) — can and should be embraced by schools to improve student and community health. Fear of liability, however, has made many schools reluctant to support these efforts despite their proven benefits. This paper addresses school administrators’ real and perceived liability concerns and identifies four strategies for managing the fear of liability and mitigating any potential liability exposure.

Establishing a learning healthcare system to improve health outcomes for people with epilepsy

2021 ◽  
Vol 117 ◽  
pp. 107805
Author(s):  
Maria A. Donahue ◽  
Susan T. Herman ◽  
Deepika Dass ◽  
Kathleen Farrell ◽  
Alison Kukla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Learning Healthcare System ◽  
Improve Health

scholarly journals Mercury Mining in Mexico: I. Community Engagement to Improve Health Outcomes from Artisanal Mining

2016 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Camacho ◽  
Evelyn Van Brussel ◽  
Leticia Carrizales ◽  
Rogelio Flores-Ramírez ◽  
Beatriz Verduzco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Artisanal Mining ◽  
Mercury Mining ◽  
Improve Health

scholarly journals Taxing Food to Improve Health: Economic Evidence and Arguments

2007 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean B. Cash ◽  
Ryan D. Lacanilao
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Economic ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Tax Policy ◽  
Economic Evidence ◽  
Relative Prices ◽  
Health Objectives ◽  
Improve Health

Many observers have suggested that tax policy can be used to change the relative prices of foods in ways that will produce desirable health outcomes. We briefly review the economic evidence regarding such claims, and discuss several conceptual and pragmatic issues surrounding the use of such interventions to achieve public health objectives.

scholarly journals Acceptability of financial incentives to improve health outcomes in UK and US samples

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  
pp. 682-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Promberger ◽  
R. C. H. Brown ◽  
R. E. Ashcroft ◽  
T. M. Marteau
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Improve Health
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