https://moodle.uwtsd.ac.uk/mod/forum/view.php?f=27184 As per the recorded lecture - a couple of lines on each please 1 - if 75% of Police Activity now involves dealing with vulnerability - are current Police recruitment, training and wellbeing processes suitable to support this? 2 - Should Policing adopt an ACE screening process at the point of arrest? Moodle en (c) 2026 UWTSD Moodle https://moodle.uwtsd.ac.uk/theme/image.php/learnr/core/1765381289/i/rsssitelogo https://moodle.uwtsd.ac.uk 140 35 https://moodle.uwtsd.ac.uk/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=133629&parent=220783 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:17:57 GMT by Sylwia Maciejewska. &nbsp;<p><div class="text_to_html">1. If 75% of police work involves vulnerability, are recruitment, training and wellbeing processes suitable?<br /> <br /> Policing has changed. Much of police work now involves people in crisis, such as those experiencing mental health issues, domestic abuse or exploitation. However, recruitment has traditionally focused on physical ability, authority and enforcement skills. While these are still important, modern policing also requires empathy, strong communication skills and emotional awareness.<br /> <br /> Training often focuses on law and procedure. Vulnerability and trauma are included, but they may not always receive the same depth of attention. Officers need a clear understanding of how trauma affects behaviour in order to respond effectively.<br /> <br /> Wellbeing is also important. Regular exposure to trauma can affect officers mental health. Ongoing psychological support and reflective supervision are therefore essential.<br /> <br /> Overall, policing is adapting, but further changes are needed to match the reality of vulnerability-focused work.<br /> <br /> 2. Should policing adopt ACE screening at the point of arrest?<br /> <br /> ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) research shows a link between childhood trauma and later offending. Screening at arrest could help identify support needs and inform diversion decisions.<br /> <br /> However, custody is not a therapeutic setting. There are concerns about consent, confidentiality and labelling individuals. A trauma-informed approach, with appropriate referrals to specialist services, may be more suitable than formal ACE screening by police officers.</div></p> https://moodle.uwtsd.ac.uk/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=133629&parent=220783 https://moodle.uwtsd.ac.uk/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=133629&parent=220768 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:43:13 GMT by Author (hidden). &nbsp;<p>The content of this forum post has been removed and can no longer be accessed.</p> https://moodle.uwtsd.ac.uk/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=133629&parent=220768 https://moodle.uwtsd.ac.uk/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=133629&parent=220767 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:41:13 GMT by Author (hidden). &nbsp;<p>The content of this forum post has been removed and can no longer be accessed.</p> https://moodle.uwtsd.ac.uk/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=133629&parent=220767