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Either way, many officers end up with cynical opinions about various things and this does not help them to do better toward helping others that might need their services (Chandler & Jones, 1979).
It has also been hypothesized, however, that the detachment and cynicism that many officers face does not come necessarily from burnout, but rather simply comes with the job. This theory indicates that, while cynicism is certainly one component of burnout, it is something that is unique to burnout in the law enforcement officer, instead of something that can be expected in various other professions (Adlam, 1982).
Depending on who is conducting the study, there have been several suggested reasons for this cynicism that develops in police. According to some, it is because officers cannot always handle things the way that they would like to because authority holds them back (Chandler & Jones, 1979). In other words, they cannot beat up someone who richly deserves it, because that would be police brutality, which is illegal (Jenkins & Maslach, 1994).
According to all of the studies that have been done about police officers and burnout, it would appear that it is a multi-faceted issue. This is largely because of the fact that there are so many dimensions to the burnout issue and so many different things that burnout can cause. Because of this, burnout is not something that can be easily recognized and...
Everyone handles it differently, and people who have one symptom of it may not have others. This makes it hard to tell if someone is actually suffering from a condition for which they need help, or if they are simply experiencing a temporary lack of enthusiasm for their work or family that will soon pass. There are, however, some ways that can be used to help determine whether burnout may be a problem. By doing this, law enforcement officers can find better ways to manage their stress and lead healthier lives without succumbing to burnout.
References
Adlam, D.R. (1982) the police personality: Psychological consequences of being a police officer. Journal of Police Science and Administration.
Chandler, E.V. And Jones, C.S. (1979) Cynicism -- an inevitability of police work? Journal of Police Science and Administration.
Jackson, S.E. And Maslach, C. (1982) After-effects of job related stress: Families as victims. Journal of Occupational Behaviour.
Jenkins S.R. And Maslach C. (1994). Psychological health and involvement in interpersonally demanding occupations: a longitudinal perspective. Journal of Organizational Behavior.
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