Editing Riot control (section)

=== Psychological Effects on Police Officers ===
When considering the psychological effects of riot control, it is important to also examine how police officers are impacted by riots. They are exposed to some of the same risks and challenges, such as having objects thrown at them, being physically assaulted, and being exposed to [[Riot control agent|RCA’s]]. Even without considering riots, police officers already have almost double the risk of developing PTSD, depression, and anxiety than the average person.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Santre |first=Siriporn |title=Mental Disorders and Mental Health Promotion in Police Officers |journal=Health Psychology Research |date=2024 |volume=12 |pages=93904 |doi=10.52965/001c.93904 |issn=2420-8124 |pmid=38375073|pmc=10875161 }}</ref> When working the frontline of a riot is added, these numbers are bound to go up. For example, during the unrest after the murders of [[George Floyd]] and [[Breonna Taylor]], the number of recorded cases of PTSD among police officers increased upwards of 30%.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ridderbusch |first=Katja |date=2021-06-14 |title=Violence, Stress, Scrutiny Weigh On Police Mental Health |url=https://www.gpb.org/news/2021/06/14/violence-stress-scrutiny-weigh-on-police-mental-health |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=Georgia Public Broadcasting |language=en}}</ref> With the increase in mental illness from the civil unrest and public scrutiny, many police officers resigned, resorted to substance abuse, and even suicide.

Symptoms that Police Officers may face after riots:<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gear |first=Haven |date=2023-09-20 |title=Mental Health For Law Enforcement Officers |url=https://havengear.com/blog/mental-health-for-law-enforcement/ |access-date=2024-08-12 |website=Haven Gear |language=en}}</ref>

* Increased heart rate
* Nervousness or restlessness
* Trembling
* Sweating
* Reduced Appetite
* Anxiety or restlessness
* Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death