Stress and coping strategies for Canadian police officers

Police officers are often reported to experience high levels of occupational stress, and consequently face numerous effects on both their work and home lives. These individuals are responsible for the safeguarding of the general public, and accordingly, the prevention of negative effects on police officers resulting from stress should be of societal concern. This study sought to examine the reasons behind stress for Canadian police officers, and identify possible stress reduction techniques to reduce the impact of stress on long-term emotional health. Although there are many experimental techniques proposed for public safety agencies in Canada, there are few that have been widely accepted and implemented across Canadian police departments.