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Death notification.

S Eth1, D A Baron, R S Pynoos

  • 1Mental Health Clinic, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90073.

The Bulletin of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
|January 1, 1987
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Delivering death notifications is a highly stressful task for police detectives, often leading to feelings of unpreparedness and contributing to occupational burnout. This stress is compounded by concerns about family reactions and potential violent encounters.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Occupational Health
  • Sociology of Law Enforcement

Background:

  • Death notification is a critical yet highly stressful duty for law enforcement officers.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the specific stressors and coping mechanisms involved in police death notifications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychological impact and stressors associated with death notification duties among homicide detectives.
  • To identify common coping strategies employed by officers performing these notifications.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach was utilized, combining questionnaire surveys with in-depth telephone interviews.
  • The study included 50 Los Angeles Police Department homicide detectives, with 21 participating in follow-up interviews.

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Main Results:

  • Detectives reported initial apprehension due to feeling unprepared for death notifications.
  • Identification with victims' families and fear of violent family reactions were significant stressors.
  • Various coping styles were observed among the detectives.

Conclusions:

  • The repetitive nature of death notifications is a substantial, underrecognized factor in police occupational burnout.
  • Interventions to improve preparedness and support for officers handling death notifications are warranted.