CODE 4: Handling Cop Criticism

Monday, October 16, 2023

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM PST

Location: Room: 8

Submitter and Speaker(s)

JN

Jose Navarro, EdD

Law Enforcement Psychologist
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
La Mirada, California, United States

Speaker(s)

Piero D'Ingillo, PsyD

Law Enforcement Psychologist
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
Los Angeles, California, United States
BT

Bryant Thomas

Sergeant
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
Los Angels, California, United States

Law enforcement is constantly managing conflict on the job and, in recent times, face growing anti-law enforcement sentiments. Pressure can further increase for law enforcement officers when similar negativity is encountered off duty, including during family time. Coping styles differ, and, sadly, some may opt to engage in unhealthy arguing. Avoidance is another option, but this can lead to isolation and dysfunctional distancing from one’s social network.