Failing the stress test?

Almost 10,000 officers signed off sick due to stress and mental health issues in 2019/20. Is this a sign that forces are getting better at identifying those who are struggling or evidence of an untapped epidemic? Police Oracle investigates.

Nearly 10,000 police officers have had to take time off due to stress, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the past year, new figures reveal. The figure of 9,874 for the financial year 2019/20 could be even higher, as...