https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/b7eeb543-ba22-482a-9715-3d518e94f8bc Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com One of a series of films in the series "Officer Stress Awareness", "Internalizing Problems" examines the psyche of the law enforcement officer, who has one of the most stressful occupations on Earth. Harper & Row produced this feature as a three part series intended to spark group discussion of mental health among active and former duty police officers. The film was written and developed by George Kirkham, directed by Robert Karpas and produced by Glen Howard. Hal Studer narrates. Prominent figures contribute to the film including Martin Reiser. The year 1968 saw the first real push for psychological support within the police profession. Around that time, Behavioral Science Services (BSS) was founded with Martin Reiser leading the organization. Reiser was the first full-time psychologist in a police agency and widely considered the father of modern police psychology. William Kroes, who also appears, was the author of "Broken Cop; the Other Side of Policing". The film includes a look at the media's portrayal of the 'super cop;' the pressure to maintain this image and the anxiety many cops experience at having inner fears or stress interpreted as signs of weaknesses by peers.  Substance abuse somes results from improperly managed emotions. Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma experienced from working with humans in crisis, while witnessing violence and negligence regularly, takes a toll as well . The film features officers of the Springfield Massachusetts Police Department as they conduct highway traffic stops, attend court hearings and interact with armed perpetrators. An on duty officer snaps out his baton (:20) rounding the corner for a drunk man passed out by the dumpster (:27). Officer calls for backup (:50). Sirens (1:10) as a patrol car (1:16) enters the scene of an accident. Another officer takes a call in an urban area (1:30); witnessing the woes of poverty. (1:42).  A patrol officer takes a call at a local business (2:00). Police enter the scene (2:11) and search and secure the location (2:44). A guilty verdict is given in a court hearing over assault on a police officer (3:25). A highway pull over (3:43) in Massachusetts near Route 57 towards Springfield begins as a 1968 Chevrolet Biscayne (3:46) tucks to the shoulder. The officer is confronted with irritable behavior of the motorist (4:26). The officer checks identification, runs plates (4:36) and issues a ticket (4:57). The motorist projects his emotions. Feelings of depression, anxiety and disgust in the officer must be repressed in order for the officer to continue to perform the duties of his employment. At home he dips a finger in a bourbon subduing the resurfacing emotions (5:31). Stress is explained in general (5:55) and in specific regards to police work (6:15). Cops shake off a heavy shift and head for a tavern known as Jerry's (7:24). Ladies thong wags on stage (7:38). The active duty officer swigs a booze bottle in the driver's seat (9:04). Another finds him unconscious (9:41). In an interview with a former alcoholic (9:41); he relays stages of alcoholism. Another falls into pills (11:14). The desire for escape gradually shift's. At a briefing (11:54) officers discuss news of three officers shot and killed (12:26). A cop explains the fraternal like nature of the police force (13:49). A motorcycle officer (14:08) exemplifies toxic masculinity. A rotary phone jingles (14:51) over statistics for police death by suicide rather than homicide. An officer lies belly flat on the carpet (15:22). Another (15:22) explains the difficulties experienced returning to work. A man places a fake call over an armed perpetrator (15:53) on a rotary phone. He pulls out a snub reload right hand shooter (16:14). Two officers (16:28) fire at the armed perpetrator (16:33). Emotions of guilt, anxiety and depression arise (16:33). The patrol officers notices the gun on the body is empty (16:47). The brain inevitably personalizes events due to occupational life (18:01). A cop takes a call over a robbery (18:10). Officers debrief (19:02). A house wife relays healthy communicating (19:39) between her and her police officer husband. A cop explains finding a reliable therapist (19:56). The narrator returns (20:24) encouraging the use of various resources. A cop tips a bottle (21:21). It was produced with the cooperation of the Springfield Mass Police Department (22:15). This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmgsbtYf8O4 Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:57:21 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/b7eeb543-ba22-482a-9715-3d518e94f8bc All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.