With one in five officers expected to suffer from PTSD, mandatory mental health support is crucial

18th December 2020Sam Smith, Founder, Green Ribbon Policing 4 Comments

Being a police officer was Sam Smith’s dream job, but when his mental health began to suffer as a result of his career choice, the lack of resilience training and minimal support meant the dream turned sour; now the former Hertfordshire PC has launched the Green Ribbon Policing campaign, calling for a mandatory national standard for mental health within policing.

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With one in five officers expected to suffer from PTSD, mandatory mental health support is crucial

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