Exam 10: Health and Safety Issues in Police Work

Traditionally, police culture has not looked favorably upon officers who seek psychological services.

Most "on the job" deaths in policing are the result of homicides.

A citizen yelling at a police officer is an example of an organizational stressor.

According to FBI statistics, assaults on police officers have ______.

Address why it is difficult to accurately assess the danger those in policing face.

Symptoms of ______ include nightmares, flashbacks, loss of memory, sleep disorders, and difficulty controlling emotions.

Research suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder is often found to be more common among police officers than among members of other occupations not typically exposed to traumatic situations.

______ consist of trained officers and mental health counselors offering valuable empathetic assistance as well as resources for officers.

Discuss why foot pursuits increase the risk of injury to police officers.

Personal problems, difficulties at work, and extreme temperatures could all be considered ______.

Which perceived workplace stressor may have an especially negative impact on the recruitment of female officers?

The more serious long-term effects of ______ may include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, obesity, depression, ulcers, problems with fertility and pregnancy, and even cancer.

The research is clear, early death is more common among police officers than members of other comparable groups.

Research suggests that sexual harassment is ______.

PTSD is the result of ______.

Identify the workplace problems that are most often associated by police officers as stressful.

Which shift is most desirable to work in policing?

______ is a prolonged response to chronic and interpersonal stressors on the job.

Evaluate trends in officers assaulted in the line of duty.

Shift work is unique to policing.