Description
In 1987 the Grampian Police became the subject of a major research investigation into occupational health and stress; a project carried out by three senior staff of the Medical School, Aberdeen University, supported by a grant from the Police Foundation. At the completion of this three year project a report was submitted to Mr. A. Lynn, the Chief Constable of Grampian Police (now retired) and to the Police Foundation.
In the course of a series of discussions and seminars, based on the results of this study, it became evident that these results, and the suggestions and ideas derived therefrom, could have a significance and value beyond the Grampian Police Force. It was agreed, therefore, that the report should be published in the form of a book available to other police forces, academics, and the general public. This seemed to be an appropriate step in view of the fact that the organization and management of the police service throughout the United Kingdom is in a state of review and flux.
The book does not seek to provide an overview of related police research although reference is made to several pertinent studies. Moreover, in view of the welter of data generated by the study, the authors have sought to protect the reader from an indigestible potage of observations and statistics by adopting a selective approach. They have been primarily concerned to identify some key findings and present some ideas and conclusions which will contribute constructively to the already substantial developments in police research both in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
ISBN: 0947692304
