He stated, the closer one is to their victim, at the moment a decision is made to kill, the more likely they are to experience PTSD related symptoms. When analyzing how this relates to policing, I looked at the type of weapon used by most police departments. Law Enforcement personnel are typically issued a hand gun. This pistol (often a 9mm) will be with them through every call they go on. When faced with a life threatening situation an officer is often times within 20 feet of their victim. This proximity to their victim makes them primed for PTSD related
He stated, the closer one is to their victim, at the moment a decision is made to kill, the more likely they are to experience PTSD related symptoms. When analyzing how this relates to policing, I looked at the type of weapon used by most police departments. Law Enforcement personnel are typically issued a hand gun. This pistol (often a 9mm) will be with them through every call they go on. When faced with a life threatening situation an officer is often times within 20 feet of their victim. This proximity to their victim makes them primed for PTSD related