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'Discretionary' bravery at risk due to lack of support says chief
Res ipsa loquitor
I recall the days when CSE was almost unreported. A chief (now long since retired) stated at the annual ACPO conference that "if you don't have a CSE problem in your area, its because you aren't looking". Mental health is the same. Don't ask, hope there's nothing to see and "hey presto" there won't be. Encourage a culture where people can come forwards and say "do you know what, I am not unfathomable and infallible" without fear of ridicule or retribution and who knows what you might find. Actually, I think I do know.
As to bravery, I have attended a number of awards ceremonies at different forces and am continually impressed with the things officers do, regardless of the degree of backup which may or may not be available, be that colleagues, the public or police systems, including the fears of the 'elf and safety manager. Well done to them all.
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Res ipsa loquitor
I recall the days when CSE was almost unreported. A chief (now long since retired) stated at the annual ACPO conference that "if you don't have a CSE problem in your area, its because you aren't looking". Mental health is the same. Don't ask, hope there's nothing to see and "hey presto" there won't be. Encourage a culture where people can come forwards and say "do you know what, I am not unfathomable and infallible" without fear of ridicule or retribution and who knows what you might find. Actually, I think I do know.
As to bravery, I have attended a number of awards ceremonies at different forces and am continually impressed with the things officers do, regardless of the degree of backup which may or may not be available, be that colleagues, the public or police systems, including the fears of the 'elf and safety manager. Well done to them all.
