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- The article examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on police well-being, using data from surveys and interviews within one police force area.
- About one-third of officers felt less safe, and nearly half reported heightened anxiety, with frontline officers and those with caring responsibilities being the most affected.
- Addressing the decline in well-being will necessitate careful listening to the experiences of affected officers and a concerted effort to support them after this challenging period.
Article Abstract
Drawing on survey and interview data collected in one police force area, this article considers the varied impacts on police well-being arising during the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately one-third of police officers surveyed reported feeling less safe in their role during the pandemic, and nearly half suffered increased anxiety. The toll on well-being appears to be most acute for frontline officers and those with caring responsibilities, and is strongly associated with increases in workload. The task of 'repairing' well-being will require detailed and sensitive consideration involving genuine efforts to hear the voices of those who have endured this prolonged tour of duty.
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