TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Police stress: History, contributing factors, symptoms, and interventions
JO  - Policing (Bradford)
A1  - Burke, R.
A1  - Waters, J.A.
A1  - Ussery, W.
SP  - 169
EP  - 188
VL  - 30
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1363-951X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13639510710753199
ID  - ref1
ER  -