Adam takes on Federation wellbeing role

3 November 2020

Tackling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) should be a welfare priority for the Force, says Derbyshire Police Federation wellbeing lead Sergeant Bryan.

Adam says there are several areas in which the Force can improve, with PTSD – an anxiety disorder caused by stressful, frightening or distressing events – high on the list.

“I want to push the Force for improvements around trauma,” said Adam, “PTSD is an issue it is yet to address and needs to.

“The exec team puts an emphasis on officer and staff wellbeing but it appears to water down the nearer it gets to those who need help.

“The Force is doing well at realising it’s not got it right yet,” he added.

Adam, who is based at the Chesterfield investigation hub, joined the Force in 2006 and became a Federation rep four years ago.

“I had a keen desire to help others and to influence policing,” he said, when explaining why he took on the Fed rep role.

“I put myself forward for the wellbeing role because I care, and because I’ve been habitually failed by others in the past.

“Improving wellbeing is one of my personal aims, so it made sense.”

He added: “I’m still learning but I aim to grow relationships, to see how all groups work and to work cohesively with them.”

Adam said that helping colleagues through difficult times made the role particularly rewarding.

“It’s seeing individuals make a full turnaround,” he said, “Policing is full of sadness and to support someone through a tough time is rewarding.”