Tragedy struck the city of Dallas last year after a U.S. army veteran killed five police officers. To deal with the traumatization and stress of the incident, the Dallas police force has turned to the practice mindfulness. The technique’s goal is to change the way officers manage stress and their emotions, emphasizing a deliberate, thoughtful response—and not a rash reaction. The aims are twofold: to help officers cope with trauma, and to reduce violence.
Police officers in the U.S. are practicing mindfulness to reduce stress and violence
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