PTSD and Trauma in England: The Effects on Him. Special Episode. A 20 year police career in Birmingham, England, took it's toll on him. knows all too well the toll that trauma and violence can take. After a 20-year career with the West Midlands Police Force, the pressures of policing in some of the country’s most dangerous areas eventually became overwhelming. In his two decades on the force, he was exposed to violent crime on a regular basis, which had a profound effect on his mental health, ultimately leading him to walk away from his policing career. Check out the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. Jim Nixon, a former police sergeant from the West Midlands Police Force is our guest. The interview with Jim Nixon is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.   Jim Nixon's story is not an uncommon one in the UK police force, particularly in major cities like Birmingham, where the crime rate is significantly higher than the national average. Violent and sexual offenses account for nearly half of all reported crimes in the area, with the rate standing at 57.9 per 1,000 people, more than three times the national average. This relentless exposure to violence was a significant factor in the trauma that Jim, like many officers, endured. Throughout his career, Jim witnessed countless traumatic incidents. But the breaking point came when his own department launched a criminal inquiry into the actions of his squad. Though they were cleared of any wrongdoing, the damage had been done. The combined stress of the inquiry and years of exposure to violent crime had already taken a toll on his personal life and mental well-being. Feeling the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Jim left the police force. PTSD and Trauma in England: The Effects on Him. Keep informed by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media platforms. Despite stepping away from active policing, Jim’s desire to serve his community remains strong. He now works in the public housing sector, focusing on community safety and addressing issues like anti-social behavior, drug abuse, and knife crime. He also shares his experiences through his podcast, The Community Safety Podcast, available on platforms like Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. The podcast aims to create safer communities by discussing key issues such as violence, mental health, and the need for preventative measures.  The effects of PTSD on police officers in England have become a significant issue in recent years. A 2018 study by Police Care UK and the University of Cambridge found that nearly 90% of police workers had been exposed to trauma, with about 8% experiencing clinical symptoms of PTSD and 12% showing signs of complex PTSD. This is five times higher than the rate in the general UK population. The study, which gathered responses from over 16,000 police officers and staff, highlighted the severity of the mental health crisis within the force. Listen to this interview as a free podcast on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. One of