Multi-Faceted Approaches to Challenges and Coping in Law Enforcement - by Konstantinos Papazoglou & Katy Kamkar (Hardcover)

From the Back Cover

This volume delves into the wellness, health, and resilience of police officers. Drawing on insights from academics and police leaders, it explores various aspects such as essential training components, prevention strategies, and intervention methods informed by best practices and research. The book aims to pinpoint ways to implement preventive measures across the continuum of care, from primary to tertiary, to enhance the well-being and safety of police officers. Additionally, it addresses organizational and operational stressors to improve occupational health and safety. This resource is well-suited for police leaders, criminology practitioners, mental health professionals, and policymakers.

About the Author

Dr. Konstantinos Papazoglou is the founder and director of ProWellness Inc., a psychology professional corporation, as well as the principal founder of the POWER Project, a non-profit public benefit corporation. He recently completed his postdoctoral appointment at Yale University School of Medicine. He earned his doctoral degree (PhD) in psychology (clinical - forensic area) as Vanier Scholar at the University of Toronto (UofT). He is a former Police Major of the Hellenic Police Force and European Police College and he holds a master's degree in applied psychology from New York University (NYU) as Onassis Scholar. Currently, he is involved in community policing trauma-focused programs aimed to support victims of violent crimes. In addition, he is affiliated researcher with the Loss, Trauma, and Emotion Lab at Teachers College, Columbia University of New York. His research work focuses on stress, trauma prevention, and resilience promotion among police officers.

Dr. Katy Kamkar, Ph.D., C. Psych., is a Clinical Psychologist who has dedicated nearly 17 years of her career to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto. In addition to her role at CAMH, Dr. Kamkar holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. In 2022, she received the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Award for Distinguished Contributions to Public or Community Service.

She demonstrates her commitment as the Co-Chair of the Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association Inc. (GLEPHA), the Health and Wellness of Police and First Responders. She is presently a GLEPHA Fellow. She is an associate member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP); and is within the Research Advisory Committee of CACP and the Police Psychologist Subcommittee of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Human Resources and Learning Committee. She is the Past Chair of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Traumatic Stress Sector.

Her contributions to the fields of trauma and resiliency, moral injury, and workplace mental health have garnered widespread acclaim both nationally and internationally. This recognition is evident in her numerous public speaking engagements and media appearances, her collaborations with governmental bodies such as the ministries and Public Health Agency of Canada, and her involvement with the House of Commons of Canada. Additionally, she is frequently consulted as a subject matter expert and has contributed to refereed publications, book chapters, and non-peer-reviewed publications aimed at the general public.