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<p>The Home Office does not centrally collect data on the prevalence of post-traumatic
stress disorder among serving police officers or former police officers. However,
Home Office officials continue to consider the latest academic research on policing
wellbeing, including in relation to trauma.</p><p>The role of a police officer can
be challenging, and individuals may be exposed to traumatic incidents. It is the duty
of Chief Officers to ensure the welfare of their officers, supported by the College
of Policing. The College of Policing published guidance on trauma in policing in February
2018, ‘<em>Responding to trauma: a practical guide.</em>’</p><p>This Government takes
police wellbeing very seriously and has invested in programmes to provide direct support
to officers, including Mind’s Blue Light Wellbeing Programme which provides targeted
support and information. In 2017 we also awarded £7.5m to the College of Policing
from the Police Transformation Fund to pilot, and if successful, fund a national welfare
service. As part of work to develop this service, the College of Policing are overseeing
a pilot led by the Metropolitan Police Service which is focussed on trauma support.</p>
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