Causes of Stress in Law Enforcement and the Ways to Manage Them

What Are Causes of Stress in Law Enforcement? What Are Ways to Manage Stress
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What Are Causes of Stress in Law Enforcement? What Are Ways to Manage Stress
Stress affects everyone in life. It is inevitable, and it can also come with some benefits. However, the stress in law enforcement can lead to negative pressure towards their job of police work (Greco & Fischetti, 2018). Unrelieved stressors expose one to diverse health, social and economic risks. Thus, this paper discusses the causes of stress in law enforcement and the appropriate ways to manage the stress.
Some of the causes of stress in police work or law enforcement include occasional exposure to hostility from the public. Their work settings also present constant threats to their safety and health. Additionally, they face boredom in their work, followed by a sudden need for mobilized energy and alertness (Greco & Fischetti, 2018). Besides their demanding responsibilities at work, including upholding different moral and ethic...