1. Police Officer Stress and Coping Skills Society for Police and Criminal Psychology Presented by: Jana Price-Sharps, Ed.D. Heather Lascano-Soares, M.A.

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. 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)

5. 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)

6. 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)

7. Police Officer-Coping Skills Spending Time w/Friends (3.68) Discussing Concerns w/Friend (3.61) Relaxing (3.44)

8. 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