The daily battles of being a police officer and what we can do to cope.

Pollice officers are under constant stress and strain of the job. From seeing death, famine and poverty, to nearly being killed some days. Shift work doesn’t allow officers to have much free time and most free time we find ourselves in court. There’s no question that police officers stress levels are at an all time high.

Now what can police officers do to release stress. Below we have put together 5 things that can help our first reposnders live a better and healthier life.

• ​1. Workout (working out is scientifically proven to drastically reduce stress.
  
• 2. Smile. ( we know the job brings about many things that haunt us, find what makes you smile and just SMILE!
  
• 3. Spend as much time as possible with family( family, friends and just company can bring down stress levels dramatically.
  
• 4. Animals. (Having animals such as dogs or cats have also proven to reduce stress levels in many people.
  
• 5. Last but definitely not least. Drink lots of water and vitamins. Being dehydrated and deficient in vitamins takes a toll on the human body. Couple that with police work and it’s a receipt for disaster. Drink more water .

These are just a few small ways the help you when you re feeling stressed. If you enjoy the content please share with a fellow officer.