Title: Recognize signs of distress in criminal justice professionals.
Course: Public Safety II (15101-II) > Section: CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Exploring Crisis Intervention

Recognizing signs should include

- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- substance abuse (e.g., alcohol, drugs)
- depression
- physical abuse
- excessive force complaints
- tombstone courage
- excessive emotion and/or unusual emotional responses.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is an employee assistance program?
- What is the difference between PTSD and cumulative PTSD?
- What are trauma-related disorders that are common among criminal justice professionals?
- What resources are available for criminal justice professionals?
- What excessive stresses are created by undercover work?