Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the physical, psychological and physiological ways that stress may cause negatively impact ones overall health.
2. Explain why police officers face more stress than many other occupations.
3. Differentiate between PTSD and CCTS in police officers.
STEP 1:
Read and review chapter thirteen in the e-textbook and the PowerPoint slides, including handouts, web or printed material on the effects of stress on police officers.
STEP 2:
Create an 8-10 slide presentation on police stress (PTSD and CCTS). Stress is commonplace in policing, both with a single traumatic event or in a culmination of exposure to a number of traumatic events spanning over years. Describe both (PTSD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and (CCTS) Cumulative Career Traumatic Stress. Include causes, symptoms and potential treatment. Describe the stressors faced by police officers personally, organizationally and occupationally. Cite your resources appropriately. See Slide Presentation Rubric for grading details.
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