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Police Officer Stress and Coping Skills. Society for Police and Criminal Psychology Presented by: Jana Price-Sharps, Ed.D. Heather Lascano-Soares, M.A. Police Officer Stress. Demotion (5.0) Death of Officer (4.25) IA (4.44) Disciplinary Action (4.46) Undercover (3.46)
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Police Officer Stress and Coping Skills Society for Police and Criminal Psychology Presented by: Jana Price-Sharps, Ed.D. Heather Lascano-Soares, M.A.
Police Officer Stress • Demotion (5.0) • Death of Officer (4.25) • IA (4.44) • Disciplinary Action (4.46) • Undercover (3.46) • Personal Media (3.56)
Police Officer Stress Cont’d. • Promotion (3.63) • Transfer (3.49) • Deposition (3.72) • Problems with Supervisor (3.75) • Changes in Shift (3.42) • Collateral Duty (3.44) • Teen Suicide (3.39)
Officer Stress Responses • Use of Sarcasm (4.09) • Arguing with Spouse (3.74) • Working Too Much (3.63) • Socializing w/Officers (3.53) • Irritability (3.53) • Yelling (3.33)
Physiological Signs of Stress • Back Pain (3.77) • Acid Reflux (3.60) • Irritability (3.53) • Gastrointestinal Problems (3.47) • Change in Sleep Cycle (3.32) • Restless Sleep (3.42) • Change in Eating Pattern (3.23)
Police Officer-Coping Skills • Hobbies (4.19) • Having Fun (3.89) • Playing with Own Children (3.86) • Discussing Concerns w/Spouse (3.82) • Spending Time With Family (3.81) • Going on Short Trip (3.81) • Exercising (3.79)
Police Officer-Coping Skills • Spending Time w/Friends (3.68) • Discussing Concerns w/Friend (3.61) • Relaxing (3.44)
Additional Coping Skills • Learning to Distract Mind • Successful Completion of Nightmares • Working Average Week • Money Management • Arranging Family Life Around Shift Work • Self Talk • Dealing With Problems as They Arise