RT Article
T1 Mental Resilience of Crime Scene Investigators: How Police Officers Perceive and Cope With the Impact of Demanding Work Situations
JF Criminal justice and behavior
VO 44
IS 12
SP 1580
OP 1603
A1 Sollie, Henk 1985-
A2 Kop, Nicolien 1966-
A2 Euwema, Martin
LA English
YR 2017
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1701028751
AB This study provides an in-depth analysis of the resilience of crime scene investigators (CSIs) in the Netherlands and how they perceive and cope with daily work stressors. Observational studies within five CSI teams and 35 semistructured interviews with investigators revealed that administrative accumulation, long and irregular working hours, confrontations with human suffering, decision making, and dirty and physically demanding circumstances at the crime scene can be very stressful. By employing strict management of thoughts, visualization, focus on sensemaking, sharing of emotions and responsibilities, and avoiding potentially distressing working situations, CSIs overcome the strain of forensic investigations. However, successful implementation of these resilience-enhancing strategies depends on the availability of several individual, team, and organizational resources. To reduce the risk of health problems and to stimulate positive functioning, these resources require permanent investment by police management and CSIs themselves.
K1 Resilience
K1 Coping
K1 Job resources
K1 Job demand
K1 Police
K1  crime scene investigators
DO 10.1177/0093854817716959