5 Lessons
Part of the Accountability and Transparency in Law Enforcement: After Action Review conference
This session explores the psychology of trauma, how cumulative trauma affects officer decision-making, and how various types of community interactions influence the mental health of officers. The experts will discuss a range of challenging topics, from individual circumstances to cultural issues, including handling incidents involving the mentally ill and cultural issues such as the effects of systemic racism. A focus will be placed on critical incidents and use of force.
Topic: Decision-Making and The Psychology of Trauma
Speaker: Dr. Alexandra Tsang, Kevin Davis, Moderated by Dr. Toby Groves
Time: 1:35 PM-3:00 PM Eastern
Format: Interview and Q&A with audience
Credit Hours: 1.5
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites: None
Level: Basic