2007-02-06 07:41:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Probably longer then yours
2007-02-08 00:34:45 · answer #1 · answered by watchman_1900 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do pretty well , while on duty . Its off duty , that they have a hard time adjusting to what they see every day at work . I knew of 2 NYPD cops that blew their brains out , because they couldn't cope with the stress . One thing people dont realize is that police see people at their worst . Seeing this every day can cause stress and in a large degree , hopelessness . I dont know for sure the answer to your question , but I'm sure it is lower than the national average because of these factors I mentioned .
2007-02-06 07:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by prole1984 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is just one source of many when you look for the question on the web.
Many officers are able to cope and sucessfully retire while others have a more difficult time.
The research isn't there when it should be!
Several interviews have been conducted with police officers who are coping with emotional problems caused by the traumatic experiences they have faced on a daily basis. It is said that the normal male life expectancy is 72 years. However, for a police officer, it is only 59 years old, as a result of heart problems or alcoholism or psychiatric problems brought on by the job.
Many police personnel, as well as firefighters, emergency service personnel, correction officers and emergency room nurses are emotionally traumatized by daily events related to their jobs. They are taught to repress their feelings by superiors, they have no "safe" area. Eventually, they fall victim to chemical or psychiatric dependency problem.
Best wishes!
2007-02-06 07:51:28 · answer #3 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Impossible to answer. You could get killed the 1st hour on duty as a rookie cop, or you may spend 30 to 40 years on the force without even having to draw your gun.
2007-02-07 00:04:48 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as he dont get killed probably 70 years plus
2007-02-06 07:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't care whether you live or die, it wouldn't matter, right?
2007-02-06 14:32:51 · answer #6 · answered by koban4max 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋