Police officers are at risk of being exposed to multiple traumas throughout their careers. Compared to the general population, police officers are also at elevated risk for the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), increased suicidal ideation, and increased substance use. Cognitive-behavioral interventions have proven empirical validity for the prevention and treatment of PTSD and complex trauma. However, the efficacy of these interventions in police officers has not been studied. This paper will provide the practitioner with an overview of the factors that contribute to the complexity of trauma exposure in police officers, describe trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy as an evidence-based treatment for this population, and illustrate how this treatment can be adapted to better fit the needs of police officers. Implications of these adaptations and suggestions for future areas of intervention research with law enforcement are also described.

警察在整个职业生涯中都有遭受多重创伤的风险。与普通人群相比，警官患创伤后应激障碍 (PTSD)、自杀意念增加和物质使用增加的风险也较高。认知行为干预已被证明在预防和治疗 PTSD 和复杂创伤方面具有经验有效性。然而，尚未研究这些干预措施对警察的有效性。本文将为从业者概述导致警察创伤暴露复杂性的因素，将针对创伤的认知行为疗法描述为针对该人群的循证治疗，并说明如何调整这种治疗以适应更好地满足警务人员的需求。