The “Unknown’s” Effect on Police Officers and Techniques for Coping

• In Event: Police Stress, Burnout, and Wellness

Abstract

Police officers are a part of a diverse population that experience multiples attitudinal changes and behavior s on a daily basis. Sometimes these behaviors produce stress about the unknown and what if’s. This study will focus on the trauma sustained from the job and to understand different coping techniques of police officers. In this study, a survey will be given to several units of law enforcement proposing certain situations that can be faced.

Authors

• David F. Nicholson, Ferrum College

• Kaye A. Woods, Ferrum College