In this second episode, May-Britt V. R. Ronnebro speaks with Patrik Thunholm from the Swedish police about his book on how  police officers are affected when dealing with death. ( www.kanslostorm.se )

Patrik shares his personal experiences with death during his military and police career, including responding to a murder and encountering drug overdoses and suicide attempts.

The book aims to help future police officers and military officers mentally prepare for these difficult situations. They discuss the history of how police officers have dealt with death in the past and how the culture is shifting to encourage more open discussion and seeking professional help. May-Britt emphasizes the importance of addressing these emotions and provides resources for support.

Takeaways

• Police officers often encounter death in their careers and need to be prepared to handle the emotional impact.
• Patrik Thunholm’s book explores the personal experiences and facts surrounding death in the military and police.
• Open discussion and seeking professional help are becoming more encouraged in the police force to address the emotional toll of dealing with death.
• It is important for police officers to have support systems and resources to help them process their emotions and experiences.

Sound Bites

• “The book is about death, people that die.”
• “I want to… look into the society. How many women are actually murdered by their men?”
• “It’s essential to speak about these things, speak with colleagues, speak with professionals.”

Chapters
00:00.  Operational Communication
01:17.  The Impact of Death on Police Officers

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