A STUDY ON STRESS AMONG WOMEN POLICE

Abstract

A police force is a constituted body of persons empowered by the state to enforce the law, protectproperty, and limit civil disorder. Their powers include the legitimized use of force. Stress among police is often viewed as unlucky, but expected part of police work. It is a widespread problem because of its numerous negative effects on the individuals and on police organizations. Police who experience high level of stress report, high incidence of physical ailments and psychological problems that affect their work performance. The present study is conducted to investigate the stress factors faced by the female police in their work. A survey is conducted with 120 number of female police, (questionnaire) is prepared to collect data from the respondents. Here simple percentage analysis, Chi-square, ANOVA and t-test, Friedman test has been used. The analysis of data revealed that the working conditions need to be improved. Proper toilets, changing rooms and other basic amenities need to be provided to the women police.