In my final project, I have created a website dedicated to the importance of the mental health of Police Officers. As a Criminal Justice major, I have researched and learned that the mental health of officers is just as important as their physical health. It is no surprise that people would like for an officer to be able to perform their job to the best of their ability in order to protect and keep the community safe. My website brings to light the importance of mental health and how it can later lead to bad wellness. The website also provides ways that officers can improve their mental health as well.
I decided to choose this topic due to the fact that I aspire to be a State Police for New Jersey, and because I am aware the mind is very powerful. ”Their mission is to study the forces and structures which affect self- determination.” is a quote that I found interesting in Chapter 2 from the book The Interventionists. I found it relatable to my project because I feel that mental health has a huge impact on one’s self determination. In chapter 3, it also speaks upon tactical media which reads,” Tactical Media is situational, ephemeral and self-terminating. It encourages the use of any media that will engage a particular socio-political context in order to create molecular interventions and semiotic shocks that contribute to the negation of the ris- ing intensity of authoritarian culture.” This relates to my project as well due to the fact that many officers lack the respect due to their poor decision making. Poor decision making can be due to the lack of training, or even mental problems. It is clear that someone who is not in the right state of mind can struggle with making the correct decisions. Police Officers have authority in the public and therefore they should be careful on how they use their power. Making sure an officer has good reasoning and is fully aware of his decisions should be a priority for the police departments so their officers can prevent mistakes that are shown in the media.
The message I am trying to portray to the audience is that Officers are just like any other person in the world. At the end of the day, officers are humans and can feel emotions just like any other person. Officers deal with trouble on a daily basis which can take a toll on their health overall. I believe officers should be honest and seek help if they are struggling with their health. Family members or close ones of an officer can also notice if they are acting differently. We live in an era where officers are looked at as negative people, and it is not the truth. At the end of the day, officers are first responders and are the people who run towards the danger.
Research List
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