Abstract
Shooting and killing or wounding another human being can be a traumatic event for a police officer, especially if he/she entered the profession in order to help people. However, there are procedures and professionals available which can enable such officers to feel good about themselves and their work and to continue productively in their careers.
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Stratton, J.G. (1986). Officer-Involved Shootings: Effects, Suggested Procedures and Treatment. In: Yuille, J.C. (eds) Police Selection and Training. NATO ASI Series, vol 30. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4434-3_10
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