About the Book

Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families by Dr. Kevin M. Gilmartin is a valuable resource that explores the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of a career in law enforcement. The book explains how the continuous demands of police work, exposure to stressful situations, and unpredictable working schedules can gradually affect an officer's personality, health, family relationships, and personal life.

It introduces the concept of emotional survival, helping readers understand the changes that may occur throughout a law enforcement career. The author discusses occupational stress, emotional withdrawal, changes in personal relationships, and the difficulties officers may experience when adjusting to life outside their professional responsibilities.

Written for police officers and their families, the book highlights the importance of recognizing stress, maintaining meaningful relationships, protecting emotional well-being, and developing a healthier balance between professional duties and personal life.

This book is particularly useful for law enforcement professionals, police families, criminal justice students, and readers interested in police psychology, occupational stress, and emotional wellness.

About the Author

Dr. Kevin M. Gilmartin is an American behavioral scientist, clinical psychologist, author, and consultant specializing in law enforcement and public safety. He holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He spent 20 years working in law enforcement in Tucson, Arizona, where he supervised the Hostage Negotiations Team and the Behavioral Sciences Unit. He received the International Association of Chiefs of Police–Parade Magazine National Police Officer Citation Award for his contributions to hostage negotiations.

Dr. Gilmartin has worked with law enforcement and public safety agencies across the United States, Canada, and Australia. His research and professional contributions have been published by organizations including the FBI, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Through his writing, consulting, and training, he is widely recognized for his work in police psychology, occupational stress, emotional resilience, and officer wellness.