Police Wife: The Secret Epidemic of Police Domestic Violence
We call the police heroes. But at home, they are up to 15 times more abusive than the public. It’s one of the most explosive secrets of policing. And our society helps fuel it. This blog explores the stories, why the abuse happens, how to get help and solutions. Its creators are Susanna Hope, who was married to an abusive cop for over 20 years, and award-winning investigative journalist Alex Roslin, the coauthors of the book Police Wife: The Secret Epidemic of Police Domestic Violence.