Balancing High Operational Load While Sustaining Conditioning for Law Enforcement Officers

by Shane David Irving
TSAC Report April 2016
Vol 39, Issue 1

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managing fatigue Managing stress

Specialist law enforcement resources are under constant strain to maintain operational and organizational outcomes. The high operational tempo disturbs many functions including skill enhancement, personal development, work/life balance, and time for physical conditioning.

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This article originally appeared in TSAC Report, the NSCA’s quarterly, online-only publication geared toward the training of tactical athletes, operators, and facilitators. It provides research-based articles, performance drills, and conditioning techniques for operational, tactical athletes. The TSAC Report is only available for NSCA Members. Read more articles from TSAC Report

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2. Knapik, JJ, Bullocks, SH, Toney, E, Wells, J, Hoedebecke, E, and Jones, B. Influence of an injury reduction program on injury and fitness outcomes among soldiers. Injury Prevention 10(1): 37- 42, 2004.
3. Reilly, T, and Edwards, B. Altered sleep-wake cycles and physical performance in athletes. Physiology and Behavior 90(2-3):274-284, 2007.
4. Shane, JM. Organizational stressors and police performance. Journal of Criminal Justice 38(4): 807-818, 2010.
5. Vila, B. Tired Cops: The Importance of Managing Police Fatigue (1st ed.). Police Executive Research Forum; 181, 2000.

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Balancing High Operational Load While Sustaining Conditioning for Law Enforcement Officers

Specialist law enforcement resources are under constant strain to maintain operational and organizational outcomes. The high operational tempo disturbs many functions including skill enhancement, personal development, work/life balance, and time for physical conditioning.

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