There was a time when police officers ‘normally’ went back to work the next day after a violent confrontation – or violent incidents with traumatic consequences. They didn’t want to be a slacker, especially not the target of workplace bullying. Such was the culture at the office. Emotions were hidden. ‘Don’t whine, just keep going’, was the credo. Anyone who ended up sitting at home feeling overwrought was soon called a ‘softy’ by colleagues. That is different today. Rotterdam police officers who suffer from mental overload due to work can now count on understanding. And help.
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