1. Reducing Stress in Law Enforcement Courtney Aquino

2. Stress and all the physiological impacts it has upon a law enforcement officer’s body and mind are a major contributing factor to many of the ills that befall police officers and other law enforcement professionals.

3. A career in law enforcement can become very toxic… and is surrounded with many dangers both overt and hidden.

4. In the course of an average day a police officer might have to deal with… violent offenders sexual predators toxic chemicals, auto accidents drunks, tragedy, trauma death and destruction… and that’s just before lunch

5. Effort to cope with stressors can lead to health complications including but not limited to: heart disease high blood pressure ulcers digestive disorders headaches

6. Stressors in Law Enforcement are divided into four categories: Stresses inherent in police work. Stresses arising internally from police department practices and policies. External stresses stemming from the criminal justice system and the society at large. Internal stresses confronting individual officers

7. Average Lifespan 5-10 years post retirement OR Around 70 years old

8. Stress Reduction related equipment How can law enforcement and military personnel reduce and manage work related stress? Weight training: Functional Training Zone Cardio: Treadmill Meditation: Yin Yoga classes Boxing: Heavy bag Progressive Relaxation: Audio software

9. Functional Training Zone Cost: $2,000-5,000 (size & brand) Hammerstrength.com Benefits of the Function Trainer: Fits multiple people at once Offers a wide range of resistance/strength exercises Does not take up a lot of space Easy to use Lean body mass (that's muscle, not fat) makes your blood pressure normal more quickly after a stressful event, and that takes a load off of your heart and arteries.

10. Treadmill Higher intensity cardio is great for stress reduction because your body releases endorphins, feel- good hormones that boost your energy and mood. Interval training helps relieve stress by allowing you to work at higher intensities for shorter periods of time, making the workout effective and efficient. Cost: $290-1,000 Wal Mart, Dicks Sporting Goods

11. Yoga Classes Yin Yoga: Slow paced and Meditative Calming and balancing to the mind and body. Regulates energy in the body. Increases mobility in the body, especially the joints and hips. Lowering of stress levels $10-15 drop in rate classes

12. help to release anger, because it gives you a safe place to get out the aggression you’re feeling, physical exertion is the best way to release it to learn the skills to defend yourself, boxing is a great way to learn those skills as needed in law enforcement Prevents anxiety Boxing Heavy Bag $79 Dicks Sporting Goods

13. Progressive Relaxation Deep relaxation Controlled stress and anxiety Relieves insomnia Reduces symptoms of certain types of chronic pain Aids in symptom relief for a number of conditions, including headaches, cancer pain, high blood pressure, and digestive disturbances Audio Download $14.50 Overstock.com Bold: Direct effects of Stress in officers