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• Chest pain

• Twitches

• Thirst

• Insomnia or nightmares

• Breathing difficulty

• Grinding of teeth

• Profuse sweating
• Pounding heart

• Diarrhea or intestinal upsets

• Headaches

[Related: How Police Can Reduce and Manage Stress]

Behavioral signs family members of officers and officers should look for in themselves and in others include:

• Withdrawal from family and friends

• Pacing and restlessness

• Emotional outbursts

• Anti-social acts

• Suspicion and paranoia

• Increased alcohol consumption and other substance abuse

Emotional signs include:

• Anxiety or panic
• Guilt

• Fear

• Denial

• Irritability

• Depression

• Intense anger

• Agitation

• Apprehension

The situational training new recruits receive is simply not enough to prepare them for the reality of the experiences
they will face throughout their careers. Most young officers do not understand the stressful events they are likely
to experience during their years on the job. Many officers are also not adequately equipped with the emotional
tools necessary to deal with the emotions they will feel when things happen. (Continued)

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