The stress produced by the daily need to confront the tragedies of urban life, such as dealing with derelicts, criminals, and the mentally disturbed, and the need to engage in dangerous activity to protect a public that appears to be unappreciative of the police, is classified as:

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This type of stress is specific to the nature of the police work itself, which often involves exposure to danger and the need for split-second decision making in high-pressure situations. This falls under operational stress.

The Stress Produced by the Daily Need to Confront the Tragedies