The stress of life can cause many serious consequences for all human beings. Being a police officer is understood to be one of the most stressful occupations and the stressors associated with their work are frequent, numerous, cumulative, and sometimes overwhelming. Police Officer Stress Awareness and Management: A Handbook for Practitioners incorporates an analysis of the causes and consequences of police officer stress, as well as the impact upon the individual, the department, and society. The text includes an examination of selected coping mechanisms and stress management coping techniques.