What are the effects of stress
70 to 80 percent of all complaints include
Verbal abuse and Physical abuse
Officers under stress may also manifest
Weight loss,combativeness,or irritability
What are the five elements of stress?
Physical fitness, Stress management, Psychological and mental help, Nutrition, dietary-related behaviors, and Alcohol/chemical dependency
What percent of a department enters a burnout phase
15 percent
Officers who Are under a lot of stress start to use a lot of
Their sick leave, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs
If an officer is tested for drugs and comes out positive what will happen?
They are to be terminated.
If you do not relieve the stress what can happen
heart attacks,nervous breakdowns, and back problems.
What do police officers start to lose interest in
Work, Hobbies, and People.
What do people believe are the cause of drug use by police officers?
Job stress.
What is a burnout phase
physical or emotional exhaustion
what is the most extreme reaction to stress?
Suicide
What can Employee Assistance programs do for officers?
It can help them with job stress and drug problems.
job-related stress can casue
early retirement, excessive aggressiveness, alcoholism and family problems
there is more ‘’accidents’’ what are those two accidents
vehicular and shootings
What is a factor is determining the decision in terminating an officer?
The severity of the offense.