Extreme Crisis Situations as Stress Factors in Police Work

Abstract

The article briefly overviews the most significant recent crises affecting police work. Such were, among others, the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the migration crisis, and the refugee crisis caused by the Russian-Ukrainian war. These situations have significantly reshaped the framework of police work and, in addition to increasing workloads, have presented many new challenges for the police force. The study analyzes the harmful effects of workplace stress and the specific features of police work. The results of the most critical domestic and international research related to police work will also be discussed. Highlighting the areas where stress research is fundamental, such as maintaining the mental health of the police force, keeping them on the job, and reducing the factors of leaving the job, are all in the social interest.