In our blue culture we are taught from the beginning to grin and bear whatever it is we encounter. We have to be strong for the victims, for the families, or for our fellow officers. We are never told that others can be strong for us as well. One of the pitfalls police personnel encounter when dealing with trauma is the “Code of Silence” that surrounds our subculture. Many outsiders feel that silence is only to cover up crimes by police officers when in actuality that code is used to hide the pain an officer may be feeling. Excellent article, together we can break the sigma. Lori
Posted on: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:25:57 +0000
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