Officer Williams is having problems with her supervisor because she feels like she can't discuss issues with him. What coping mechanism should they implement?
What is open communication channels
100
Officer John is walking down the road when he hears gunfire. His left arm is skimmed by a bullet as he finds a place to hide and assess the situation. What kind of stress is this?
What is police as victims
100
Lack of job security makes up what percent of police worries?
What is 6%
100
The three main ways officers cope with stress
What is alcohol, turning to other police, stress prevention and treatment programs
100
One of the main psychological issues officers have to deal with after a traumatic event
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
200
Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine is one of the most effective...
What is individual coping methods
200
One way that the Criminal Justice system causes stress to police
What is unfavorable court decisions/court delays/interference with personal life/apprehending criminals while maintaining their rights
200
What percentage of homosexual police officers have openly admitted their sexual orientation to their communities and fellow officers?
What is 19%
200
Officer Hernandez goes to a counselor once a week to talk about his work and communicate any problems he has so they can be dealt with. What type of coping is this?
What is venting feelings (appropriately)
200
When supervisors are not trained to recognize the symptoms of stress among their officers, this is called
What is inadequate supervisor training
300
According to lesbian officers, is their gender or sexual orientation a greater barrier?
What is gender
300
The main cause of stress within police subculture
What is "code of silence"
300
What percentage of suburban officers experience PTSD symptoms?
What is 13%
300
An officer feels as though the work situation or department he/she is in is too stressful. They decide to switch departments. What type of coping is this?
What is seeking a change of focus
300
What are some secondary issues that accompany psychological stress?
What is alcohol abuse, marital conflict, depression, or attempted suicide
400
The Cleveland Police Department uses this approach to get officers to participate in stress relieving programs
What is rewards and benefits
400
When transferring from a military position, the greatest cause of stress is
What is lack of support from superiors
400
In 2009, roughly how many officers died from suicide versus homicide
What is 150 vs. 50
400
Constructive feedback is necessary for smooth performance and a stress free work environment because it...
What is boosts morale
400
An officer is acting jumpy and is acutely aware of every sound around him after returning from a traumatic experience. This symptom of PTSD is called...
What is hypervigilance
500
One of the greatest barriers that police face when dealing with group stress
What is gender
500
The majority of stress in the workplace is caused by
What is large/overwhelming workload
500
Citizen resistance makes up what percent of police-citizen interactions?
What is 14%
500
Participating in these are one of the most effective coping mechanisms for police officers
What is group management programs
500
What are some of the health issues that can stem from psychological stressors?
What is obesity, heightened risk of developing cancer, diabetes, metabolic syndrome