In fact, workplace violence is on the rise and is becoming a greater concern for employers as well as law enforcement officials. That phrase has become commonplace over the past several years because of a large number of highly publicized tragedies involving employees of the U.S. Postal Service. Unfortunately, the potential, and reality, is that workplace violence can happen anywhere. Law enforcement has been doing an effective job of responding to the potential of workplace violence in other workplaces. However, the potential for workplace violence in the law enforcement community is just as great as the Post Office.
Police officers face the same stresses as employees in other professions.
In addition, they have the stress associated with potentially having to make life and death decisions at any time. Conflict between employees has the potential for other problems besides workplace violence. Employee conflict costs an untold amount in the loss of effectiveness and productivity. Many times, this conflict results in a non-resolved complaint that leaves no one satisfied. This negatively impacts morale and harmony in the workplace.