By Captain Tammy Norton
The public watches many new TV episodes these days of “Orange is the New Black” or “Prison Break” and they wonder, what is it really like to work in a prison setting? Sean prompted me to write a piece for the blog and intimidated I was, not because I didn’t have plenty to say, I have worked in prison settings for the past 21 years-I just didn’t know how to say it, but here it goes.
By Joseph Hunter, M.A.
Many people can go their whole lives without witnessing a traumatic event. However, this can be almost a daily occurrence for first responders. Because of their work, they can develop post-traumatic stress disorder as it can occur after they experience a scary, shocking or dangerous event. Because first responders are exposed to disturbing situations constantly due to their job, they are twice as likely to experience PTSD.
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By Chief Scott Silverii Ph.D. (retired)
I was recently asked to speak at a book reading for the local library to discuss my latest work on cop culture, “A Darker Shade of Blue; From Public Servant to Professional Deviant.”
Unsure of what was expected, I looked for key sections or excerpts that might appeal to the civilian public. One of the selections discussed why cops fail to fit-in with the general civilian population.
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