ABSTRACT

Despite the majority of police officers and staff around the world being very effective in what they do, there are significant issues within the international police community which need to be recognized and addressed as a matter of urgency. Many countries are experiencing increasing levels of dissonance, dis-ease, and dis-trust within both the police community and the communities they serve.

This essay considers whether a focus on spirituality might assist with some of the difficulties experienced within the police and if it may foster greater levels of health and well-being for our police officers and staff.