Wellbeing in Policing

Health and wellbeing at work is now a strategic issue for police organisations not just in the UK but across the developed world. This book provides insight into the issues that police organisations need to consider within this strategy. The purpose of this book is to collate current thinking from experts in the field of wellbeing in policing. In doing this, the book aims to be the go-to resource for all those involved with wellbeing in policing, whether they are studying this fascinating of professions, are considering embarking on a career in policing or both. This book reflects the burgeoning interest in wellbeing as a subject of study and brings together expert commentary, advice and guidance on all aspects that are known to impact policing. It contains the latest evidence of what works (politics and finance aside) and will provide readers with references to the very latest studies in the UK. Unlike other books in the field, this is written from multiple dimensions. This is key reading for Professional Policing degree students, as well as all those engaged in professional wellbeing, police culture, management, and leadership. It also serves aspiring police officers and current personnel seeking evidence-based strategies to improve organisational health and operational effectiveness.

Ian Hesketh is an Honorary Research Fellow at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, Honorary Fellow of Durham University Business School, Honorary Researcher at Lancaster University and Visiting Fellow at the Open University. He is a Chartered Manager, Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Member of the Society for Education and Training.

Introduction 1 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Organisational Factors Impacting Wellbeing in Policing 2 Practicalities of Operational Police Work from a Psychological Risk Management Perspective 3 Peer Support 4 Resilience, Control, and the Wellbeing of Police Officers. A Complex Investigation? 5 Sleep, Fatigue and Shift Work: Preparing for Duty and Staying Safe 6 'It's Why You Get Up in the Morning' 7 OK9 Wellbeing and Trauma Support Dogs 8 Operation Hampshire: Improving the Response to Assaults on Police 9 Student Officers' Wellbeing 10 The Families Programme 11 Police Leavers: Context, Impacts, and Support Initiatives 12 The Policing Mind: Does the Job Make the Brain or the Brain Make the Job? 13 What Do We Mean When We Use the Word Trauma? 14 Social Embeddedness and the Police: The Foundations of Resilience for Police Officers 15 Occupational Health in Policing 16 Home-Based Ways of Working 17 Supporting Sustainable Wellbeing in Policing: The Power of Effective Communication and Engagement 18 Could Wearable Health Technology Be a Solution to the Issues of Wellbeing in the Police Service? 19 Mental Health Support in UK Policing 20 Moving Forward: Considering the Future of Police Mental Health and Wellbeing in the UK