Assignment
Police psychology is a wide, still-developing field. Pick a topic pertinent to the contemporary field of police psychology and, in a research paper, analyze its impact on the field from a psychological perspective.
Some possible topic ideas may include:
• Psychological issues for K9 handlers
• Family support and the role of a police psychologist
• Biology and psychology of shift work for first responders
• Responding to workplace violence calls
• Eyewitness memory
• Dealing with officer-involved shootings
• Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSDs) and first responders
• Effectiveness of therapy for officers
• Psychology of germ warfare-pre/during/and post incident
• Latest research on psychological instruments to assess police officer suitability
• Peer counselors
Tasks:
Create a 10- to 12-page paper in a Microsoft Word document by addressing the following:
• Explain the particular issue or phenomenon from a psychological perspective and its impact on the practice of police psychology. As any issue has multiple perspectives, each of these perspectives should be researched, explained, and related.
• Culminate the facts and various perspectives into your own well-thought-out conclusion that directly relates to your thesis presented in the abstract and introduction of the paper.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.