UK police face high brain trauma, PTSD risk

A new study reveals police officers are more than twice as likely to experience traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) compared to the general population, with those injured on duty at a higher risk of complex PTSD. The research, surveying over 600 UK police officers, found 38% had sustained at least one TBI, often linked to symptoms like confusion. Officers with multiple TBIs showed significant difficulties in work, relationships, and mental health. Researchers are calling for routine brain injury assessments and tailored support protocols, similar to those used in sports, to mitigate the long-term effects of TBIs and PTSD on officers.