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Research Paper: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Police Officers
Halee Moriarty
Liberty University
CJUS 620
Dr. Martin
October 11, 2022
Author Note
Halee Moriarty
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Halee Moriarty
Email: hjmoriarty@liberty.edu
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Abstract
Police officers are at a higher risk for developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to
the aggravated chances of interacting with situations that are trauma inducing. This paper will
analyze the current research on the topics of post-traumatic stress disorder relating to police
officers and the subsequent effects it can have. Some of the factors that will be analyzed are
depression and anxiety, suicidal ideations, and other health problems. This article will also
include a developed analysis of the coping mechanisms given to police officers, as well as
overall social support by the public. Continued development of this topic is important because of
