Trigger warning: tackle mental health to avoid cop violence, experts say
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi encouraged officers to use internal health and wellness programmes
06 June 2024 - 21:44
Debriefing after attending a violent scene, taking note of warning signs and having regular conversations about mental health are ways to address psychological issues among police officers before they resort to violence towards colleagues and loved ones, said experts...
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