Chapter 6 SG Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main reality shock factors in police work ?
A
Public
Criminal justice system
Departmental “politics”
2
Q
What is reality shock ?
A
The new officer quickly encounters the unpleasant aspects of dealing with the public, the criminal justice system, and the department.
3
Q
Why is policing a stressful job ?
A
There’s 4 categories of stressors associated w/ police work
- Stressors inherent to policing
- Departmental stressors
- Criminal justice system & society
- Individual stressors
4
Q
How does employee assistance programs help police officers ?
A
- free counseling, treatment, etc.
- facilities peer group meetings
- promote healthy lifestyles
- regular physicals
- rewards for fitness
- are confidential
- are typically run by the city or county and serve all city or county employees
