The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has commenced a comprehensive health evaluation exercise aimed at assessing the mental health and stress levels of its personnel.
The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed that the initiative is designed to promote the overall wellbeing of officers, stressing that the process will be handled with strict confidentiality.
According to him, the screening is not intended to punish, stigmatise, or embarrass any officer but rather to enable medical professionals provide appropriate guidance and support where necessary.
“We are conducting medical evaluations covering the overall health status of officers and also assessing their mental condition and stress levels so medical experts can advise appropriately,” Sanusi stated.
He further revealed that the exercise will be sustained beyond its initial phase, noting that routine medical and psychological assessments will become a regular feature under his leadership.
“At least under my watch, officers will be routinely checked. We are not doing this just once. After each round, we will take a break and continue again because health issues can arise at any time,” he added.
The initiative comes amid growing awareness of the impact of stress and mental health challenges on law enforcement officers, particularly those operating in high-pressure environments.
