FOI 207142
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 207142
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 28th October 2022. Please find below the response to your request:
I would like to know the following information, please.
1) What, if any, training on trauma and its impacts is provided to newly recruited police officers and police staff?
2) At which stage during training is training on trauma and its impacts provided to newly recruited police officers and police staff?
3) What, if any, training, guidance, or counselling is offered to newly recruited police officers and police staff on a) understanding, and b) mitigating the impacts of any trauma that they may have received before joining the Police.
Reply
- What, if any, training on trauma and its impacts is provided to newly recruited police officers and police staff?
No, this is not a specific trained input to new officers or staff.
- At which stage during training is training on trauma and its impacts provided to newly recruited police officers and police staff?
N/A
- What, if any, training, guidance, or counselling is offered to newly recruited police officers and police staff on a) understanding, and b) mitigating the impacts of any trauma that they may have received before joining the Police.
N/A based on Q1 however West Mercia Police do have an Occupational Health department where by officers and staff can utilise if they need advice, support regarding trauma. West Mercia Police have also offered and published details of events and training sessions on the intranet regarding trauma informed sessions. These sessions are for all and not specifically for newly recruited police officers and staff.