Reflections on the State’s liability for psychological disorders acquired in the military police officer’s work environment in light of personality rights

Abstract

Much has been said about the work environment across different professions and about the psychological effects that may be acquired as a result of factors inherent to workplace conditions. Performing professional activities entails numerous responsibilities, whether in the private sphere or in collective contexts. From the premise that, in the twenty-first century, occupations more evidently contribute to psychological disorders, the profession responsible for guiding the State’s public security—the military police officer—is directly associated with psychological problems today. This issue is evident in contemporary society, underscoring that the State must act, directly or indirectly, on factors that weaken the public security system—such as the officer’s mental health—so as not to worsen a crisis within a system that is often already deficient. Because these issues are so widespread and present, they are open to debate in multiple possible contexts, and the military police work environment constitutes one such context. To this end, a descriptive theoretical study will be conducted, presenting qualitative data regarding the topic. In addition, sources such as books, websites, and published articles will be used to carry out the research, and the method adopted will be deductive.