Written by a psychologist and law enforcement officers, this book provides an overview of stress sources of, physiology, how much is too much? Specific stress factors in law enforcement, (hazards, supervision, testifying, post-shooting trauma, undercover assignments, women in law enforcement, cultural diversity). The book closes with chapters on controlling stress (physical and psychological techniques, developing support systems the work-family connection, modifying stress through organizational development.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Prentice Hall PTR
ISBN-10
0131469452
ISBN-13
9780131469457
eBay Product ID (ePID)
49561
Product Key Features
Author
Wayne Anderson, Daniel Clay, David Swenson
Publication Name
Stress Management for Law Enforcement Officers
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
1994
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
6.9in
Item Weight
17.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Hv7936.J63a53 1995
Table of Content
I. UNDERSTANDING STRESSES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT. 1. Sources of Stress. 2. Zone of Stability: How Much Stress Is Too Much? 3. The Physiology of Stress. 4. Conflicting Demands of Law Enforcement. II. SPECIFIC STRESS FACTORS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. 5. Shiftwork. 6. Hazards and Dangers: The Adrenalin Rush. 7. Dealing with Death and Severe Injury. 8. Post Shooting Trauma. 9. Supervision. 10. Dealing with the Public. 11. Testifying in Court: On the Firing Line Again. 12. Special Job Assignments: Undercover. 13. Women in Law Enforcement. 14. Stress and Cultural Diversity. 15. Small Departments and Rural Law Enforcement. III. CONTROLLING STRESS. 16. Stress Management: An Overview of Methods and Techniques. 17. Stress Management: Physical and Psychological Techniques. 18. Developing Support Systems. 19. The Work-Family Stress Connection. 20. Administration's Role in Combating Police Stress. 21. Modifying the Stress Culture Through Organization Development.
Copyright Date
1995
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Law Enforcement, Self-Management / Stress Management