Citation

Barron S. J. Occup. Health Saf. Aust. N. Z. 2008; 24(6): 553-561.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, CCH Australia)

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Abstract

Historically, stress has been seen as a major contributor to many of the problems faced by police officers. It is often manifested in lower cognitive and emotional functioning in social and occupational domains, with increasing rates of physical injury and disability. Traditional views have often held that the street work/duties of police officers was the main factor in the development of psychological distress. More recent views indicate that the police organisation may be an increasing factor in police stress, leading to a range of mental health issues and, in some cases, suicide. This issue of mental illness and psychiatric injury in police officers is an important and often overlooked aspect of workplace health and safety. Poor management and administrative practices, routine workplace events, and workplace conflict are all major concerns for police officers, their families and, ultimately, the community that they serve. For organisations, there are significant human resources, financial and legal considerations.

Language: en

Keywords

Occupational stress; Occupational health and safety; Police organisations; Policer officers