@article{ref1,
title="Police stress: History, contributing factors, symptoms, and interventions",
journal="Policing (Bradford)",
year="2007",
author="Burke, R. and Waters, J.A. and Ussery, W.",
volume="30",
number="2",
pages="169-188",
abstract="PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to highlight the stressors involved in an occupation at potential risk - the profession of law enforcement. <br><br>DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH The paper reviews the history of police stress studies. It describes prevention and treatment programs that have unfortunately not been sufficiently utilized because of the police culture. <br><br>FINDINGS The documented symptoms of stress include digestive orders, cardiovascular diseas, alcoholism, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and suicide. While some police officers start their careers in excellent physical health, some retire early or even die from job-related stress disorders if the cumulative impact of stress exacts its toll. <br><br>ORIGINALITY/VALUE The paper offers a description of COP.2.COP a confidential hotline for officers and their families staffed by retired officers and licensed professionals. © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1363-951X",
doi="10.1108/13639510710753199",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13639510710753199"
}