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Avon and Somerset Police is leading the way in providing a data informed understanding of the trauma experienced by its officers through the introduction of a new Trauma Tracker system.
One of the UK’s first fully automated trauma exposure tracking systems, the force says it is a major step forward in proactively supporting the wellbeing of police officers and staff.
Developed in-house by a team led by Inspector Stuart King KPM, the tracker automatically draws information from multiple data sources, including up to 20 years of crime and investigation data and six years of incident data, to provide a more complete picture of potential trauma exposure.
Inspector King explains: “Our officers and staff routinely face traumatic, challenging and often life‑changing incidents with complete dedication. To support them, we have developed innovative technology that tracks exposure to traumatic events over time, ensuring that those who look after our communities receive the support they need, when they need it.”
To get the Trauma Tracker to its current stage and ready for deployment, it has been subject to an 18-month scrutiny process led by a Trauma Informed Steering Group, and informed by the Police Federation, Unison, and nearly 300 frontline trial participants. The force says this has ensured the tool reflects real policing experience and the needs of those who will use it.
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