Law enforcement culture is steeped in strength. It’s what allows officers to charge into danger while others run the opposite direction. But that same culture has often taught officers that admitting pain is weakness—that asking for help is equivalent to laying down your weapon.
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Read MoreUnderstanding trauma, its symptoms, and its long-term effects is crucial in helping individuals and communities heal. Trauma is not just about what happens in a single moment—it is about how the mind and body process, store, and react to those experiences.
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