Healing and Hiring: The Vital Role of Police Psychologists in Addressing Military and Veteran Issues in Assessment and Intervention

Nearly 25 percent of U.S. law enforcement officers have military experience, with many also serving in the Reserves or National Guard. Police psychologists and agency leaders must understand the unique psychological challenges faced by military-affiliated officers, both in assessment and intervention within police and public safety psychology. This presentation, led by two police psychologists with military backgrounds, will address key topics including service-connected disability ratings in pre-employment evaluations, the psychological impact of recent and ongoing military operations, reintegration under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), and more. The session will offer practical guidance for law enforcement leaders and clinicians to better support and integrate military veterans into the policing profession.