Results lay foundation for addressing impact of shift work-related fatigue on officer-public interaction

A new study led by a WSU professor found that fatigue associated with shift work influences how officers interact day-to-day during encounters with the public, which can either build or erode trust in the police.

Results show that experienced police patrol officers who worked day shifts were significantly more likely to manage simulated encounters with the public in ways that resulted in full-on cooperation—and significantly less likely to have encounters escalate into violence—when compared with officers working the other three shifts. » More …