Some are funny\, others are scary\, all ar e brutally honest. The accounts give an insight into the daily life of a y oung constable in uniform and later\, a detective in the Criminal Investig ation Branch. He loved his job\; it meant everything to him. He was passio nate about the job\; he just didn&rsquo\;t realise it was also going to ki ll him if given the chance.
\nUnderpinning this real life experience is the hidden cost of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. It is estim ated that 1 in 5 Australian police will suffer PTSD as a result of their s ervice. Large numbers have committed suicide. People will read the stories and wonder how anyone could survive such horror apparently unscathed.
\nThe book may outline a journey in the police force\, but it is the af termath of dealing with PTSD and the hidden cost that is just as revealing . This message of despair followed by hope shows that you can deal with PT SD despite the horrendous experiences of the past.
\n*Please note\, some people may find parts of the story distressing.*
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