Line-of-Duty Serious Injury
The impact of an officer’s line-of-duty injury may continue long beyond the initial event and hospitalization. Systematic policies and procedures can help law enforcement agencies respond to line-of-duty injuries in a prompt, organized manner and remain sensitive to the profound human emotions injured officers must confront after such traumatic injuries. These documents are designed to assist agencies in developing policies and procedures to support officers after a serious injury, as well as the officer’s family and agency personnel who may also be affected.