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Emotional reactions<br />

In terms of emotional reactions, officers might not be<br />

able to control their temper and emotions at work or at<br />

other places. They might also ab anxious about work<br />

even though they are well aware of the work duties.<br />

Depression could also be another emotional reaction if<br />

cops are under stress.<br />

Behavioural reactions<br />

For behavioural reaction, police may experience<br />

symptoms of the last stage of the General Adaption<br />

Syndrome, which include exhaustion. Other than that,<br />

they may also suffer from headaches, fatigue, pounding<br />

heart, lower sex drive, overeating, alcohol and drug<br />

abuse and insomnia (Leeds, 2009)<br />

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