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Abstract
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was utilized in this study to explore moral injury within the context of undue police violence (UPV) against Black citizens. The study employed IPA to understand the lived experiences of participants concerning UPV towards Black citizens. Intersectionality served as a theoretical framework, aiding in the comprehension of the complexities and multidimensional aspects of social identities and power dynamics. Seven participants underwent semi-structured interviews. The analysis identified four primary themes and twelve subthemes, illustrating how Black male police officers interpret and make sense of their moral injuries resulting from UPV against Black citizens. The findings of this study can pave the way for counselors and counseling education programs to offer culturally responsive mental health support to Black male officers navigating moral injury. Moreover, these implications could lead law enforcement towards adopting more effective practices and policies that support the mental health of Black male police officers struggling with moral injury. INDEX WORDS: Moral injury, Black citizens, Undue Police Violence, Intersectionality, Interpretative phenomenological Analysis, Police