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Katy Kamkar (2025) 47(1), 24-25
This paper traces the emergence of Safeguard programs in Canadian police agencies and explores the research and methods of delivering routine, mandatory mental health check-ups to sworn and civilian personnel in positions with frequent exposure to potentially psychologically traumatic content or situations. A definition for Safeguards is proposed and future directions for police leaders and research are discussed.
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Handley, K.D.; Carleton, R.N.; Deschênes, A.A.; Devlin, J.; Kamkar, K.; Lee; V.; Mackoff, R.; Martin-Doto, C.; & Shields, N.; Stockdale, K.; & Teale Sapach, M. (2025)
This volume delves into the wellness, health, and resilience of police officers. Drawing on insights from academics and police leaders, it explores various aspects such as essential training components, prevention strategies, and intervention methods informed by best practices and research. The book aims to pinpoint ways to implement preventive measures across the continuum of care, from primary to tertiary, to enhance the well-being and safety of police officers. Additionally, it addresses organizational and operational stressors to improve occupational health and safety. This resource is well-suited for police leaders, criminology practitioners, mental health professionals, and policymakers.
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Konstantinos Papazoglou, Katy Kamkar (Eds.)

Meet Dr. Katy Kamkar
Dr. Katy Kamkar, Ph.D., C. Psych., is a renowned clinical psychologist with global acclaim. By May 2023, she has been appointed the role of Federal Associate Organizational Ombudsperson, Mental Health at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). She was also appointed as an Executive Advisor to the Deputy Minister on matters of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), May 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024.
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With nearly 17 years of dedicated service at Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world's leading research centres, the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), in Toronto, Dr. Kamkar...
