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Psychological & physical Implications of officer safety

Psychological & physical Implications of officer safety. Factors leading to officer deaths. Psychological factors. Invincibility Syndrome “It’ll never happen to me Comfort Zone Longer officer works more risk will be taken Greater the risk – higher reward Try to match awards others win.

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Psychological & physical Implications of officer safety

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  1. Psychological & physical Implications of officer safety Factors leading to officer deaths

  2. Psychological factors • Invincibility Syndrome • “It’ll never happen to me • Comfort Zone • Longer officer works more risk will be taken • Greater the risk – higher reward • Try to match awards others win

  3. 1. shift workers – 1 & ½ less hours sleep 2. 20% of workforce works shifts 3. sleep loss affects: health / memory / mood / coordination / decision making & processing Natural rhythm – sleep at night Circadian Rhythm Internal clock that governs body Linked to sunlight & darkness Sleep deprivation – drowsy driving

  4. Circadian Trough • Most dangerous times for sleep deprivation • Primary Circadian • 0400-0600 • Afternoon Circadian • 1400-1600

  5. Fatigue crashes • Micro sleep • 4 to 5 seconds • At 55 m.p.h. travel 100 yards • Peak hours for crashes • 1) 0400-0600 • 2) 0200-0400 • 3) 0600-0800 • Least crashes • 1800-2000

  6. Maggie Law – New Jersey Unlawful to drive fatigued Fatigue – without sleep in excess of 24 hours 18 hours awake = to .08 DUI

  7. Reasons for sleep deprivation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Are you sleep deprived? 1. Do you crave a nap during day? 2. Are you anxious or groggy? 3. More prone to viruses / colds? 4. Do you have medical / emotional conditions that keep you awake? Sleep deprivation

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