Healthy Tarrant County Collaboration
As a profession, law enforcement produces unique occupational health outcomes for officers and civilians. To date, most studies have focused on improving health outcomes related to law enforcement from a microlevel perspective, with particular attention to individual and behavioral factors. Such a focus misses the broader macro-level factors that perpetuate occupational harms. To address this gap, this study uses the PRECEDE-PROCEED model of intervention development to examine modifiable macro-level factors contributing to adverse occupational health outcomes for law enforcement and civilians. Using a mixed-method design and partnering with local law enforcement agencies, the investigators will implement and test an intervention to reduce occupational health harms related to law enforcement.
The study examines the acceptability and feasibility of three intervention components aimed at improving officer well-being and civilian outcomes: 1) a novel conversational AI software that interacts with officers during civilian interactions; 2) digitization of cite and release paperwork; and 3) an alternate response unit for calls not needing officer response. The first two intervention components will be implemented and piloted, while the alternative response unit will be evaluated solely for acceptability and feasibility. This mixed-methods, solutions-oriented prospective cohort study has…
Inclusion Criteria: 1. All Aims: Individuals who speak English. 2. All Aims: Individuals who are at least 18 years or older. 3. Aim 1a, Aim 2a, Aim 2b, Aim 2c: Law enforcement officers from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Department who have been in their role for six months or longer. 4. Aim 1b: Staff members in the Tarrant County District Attorneys in office who have been in their role for one year or longer. 5. Aim 1c: Hospital emergency department staff who have been in their position for at least one year. 6. Aim 1c: Elected officials who have been in their position for at least one year. 7…
Software enabled analysis to identify heightened stress level in police indicating a need for additional support to facilitate their well-being leading to improved job performance.
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