Law Enforcement is a particularly stressful occupation. Approximately 806,400 sworn police officers and 17,784 agencies in the US face the formidable task of enforcing the laws of a democratic society . Stress permeates this task, taking a toll on the health of persons who work in this occupation. The resources on this page are meant to help mental health practitioners better understand the subculture of law enforcement in the US in order to more effectively engage and support them.
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