Police Officer Burnout: An Examination of Officer Stress, the Policing Subculture and the Advantages of Family Counseling
Description:
The work of a police officer is stressful and could potentially lead to burnout. As a result, a variety of reactions may occur which include, cynicism, abuse of authority, and in extreme cases suicide. One method which has been proven to be effective in treating officer stress is counseling; however, because of the policing subculture the opportunity to seek counseling has been ignored. In order to successfully manage officer stress, the subculture must be dealt with. Additionally, the officers…
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Date:
December 2004
Creator:
Yanez, Luiz
Partner:
UNT Libraries