Organizational stressors and police performance

This study examines the impact organizational stressors have on police performance. Evidence on police stress is mixed whether or not the nature of police work is inherently stressful. A growing body of research suggests police officers are no more stressed than other groups and police work is not e...

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Published in:Journal of criminal justice 2010-07, Vol.38 (4), p.807-818
Main Author: Shane, Jon M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Criminal justice
Cross-sectional studies
Impact analysis
Michigan
New Jersey
Occupational stress
Organizational Effectiveness
Police
Police officers
Regression analysis
Rural Areas
Rural communities
Stress
Studies
Urban Areas
Work Groups
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Summary:This study examines the impact organizational stressors have on police performance. Evidence on police stress is mixed whether or not the nature of police work is inherently stressful. A growing body of research suggests police officers are no more stressed than other groups and police work is not especially stressful. Instead, organizational stressors may be a greater source of stress due to various structural arrangements, policies and practices. This cross-sectional study uses survey data (n = 461) from two large urban police departments in Michigan and New Jersey. Multiple regression predicts lower performance as perceived stressors increase and paired-sample t test reveals organizational stressors are significantly different from operational stressors. The results imply the need for structural changes in police organizations. Future research should examine police performance in smaller and mid-size police agencies as well as suburban and rural agencies and widen the participant pool to include superior officers and civilian personnel.
ISSN:0047-2352
1873-6203
DOI:10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2010.05.008