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medicalxpress.com · 2026-09-26
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Dogs support police officers with PTSD
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Exploring the Effects of Service Dogs: Enhanced Working Memory in Police Officers With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedDogs, including assistance dogs and companion dogs, can offer relief to police officers with PTSD, according to doctoral research by Charlotte Witjes-Roelofs.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedPolice officers with PTSD felt safer with their dog nearby and were better able to perform memory tasks and concentrate more effectively.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedIn the quantitative part of the study, people with PTSD scored better on a working-memory task when their dog was present than when their dog was not present, while people without PTSD scored worse in the presence of their dog.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedIn interviews, police officers with PTSD said dogs provided emotional support, calm, trust, and security.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedThe article says a training program has been developed for police officers with PTSD and their companion dogs, and has been added to the police force support package.View evidenceHide evidence
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