Police officers who suffer serious head injuries in the line of duty must receive substantial support from forces, South Yorkshire Police Federation says.<\/p>\n
Federation Chair Steve Kent said assaults on officers were a daily occurrence, with a least two coming across his desk each day.<\/p>\n
His comments followed a study finding officers were more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population.<\/p>\n
The University of Exeter research suggested there was a connection between these injuries and PTSD in officers.<\/p>\n
Reaction to the study, Steve said: \u201cIt\u2019s not surprising. Severe head injuries are thankfully not very often, but they still happen.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have to make sure the officers who are injured in that way are properly looked after, they\u2019re properly supported, they get justice and they get the support they need.\u201d<\/p>\n
Steve warned severe injuries and PTSD went \u201chand in hand\u201d and it was important to recognise this.
\nHe added: \u201cWe\u2019ve got to give a far bigger wraparound to those officers concerned.\u201d<\/p>\n