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Psychological and Spiritual Service of the Police of the Czech Republic
pplk. Mgr. Renata Jamelská, Police Academy of the Czech Republic in Prague, Faculty of Security and Law, Department of Police Activities
pplk. v. v. Mgr. Jozef Tóth, Police Academy of the Czech Republic in Prague, Faculty of Security and Law, Department of Police Activities
Abstract
The paper deals with the psychological and spiritual service of the Police of the Czech Republic and other security forces. The introductory part is dedicated to the demands of police work, stress factors affecting the performance of the profession, and their consequences. The main part focuses on the possibilities of using the provided psychological services in the form of crisis helpline, crisis intervention, or peer support. The practical part includes a sociological survey and subsequent interpretation in the field of possibilities of using psychological support, support of the police chaplain, and information about the general awareness of their availability for both police officers and employees of the security forces.
Keywords: Police of the Czech Republic, psychological service, spiritual service, stress, toxic environment, peer support, crisis intervention, crisis helpline, psychological service, Christian Police Association, police chaplain, international comparison.