You know it in your heart, so to speak. Scientists have confirmed it. Now they’re confirming it again: Job stress of the kind you may experience in police work can play hell with your cardiovascular health. But there may be a way for you to beat the odds. British researchers who tracked more than 10,300...Read More
Are antidepressants dangerous medications for cops? That question was raised recently on the listserv for the IACP’s Psychological Services Section. A psych professional from south Florida reported noticing of late “a marked increase in police officers being prescribed” antidepressants, known pharmacologically as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). These include common brand-name drugs such as Prozac,...Read More
