O impacto do estresse ocupacional na atividade policial

Abstract

The Military Police, established as an auxiliary and reserve force of the Army, has as its primary function the preservation of public order and the performance of preventive policing, serving as the State’s first line of defense against crime at its various levels. Specifically in the state of Rondônia, the focus of this article, police work faces unique challenges due to the state’s geographical location along an international border, which intensifies drug trafficking flows and the activities of criminal factions, subjecting police officers to constant tension and an imminent risk of death. Within this context, this article aims to analyze the perceptions of military police officers in Rondônia (RO) regarding the psychosocial factors associated with occupational stress and to identify how this condition affects the quality of services provided to society. The methodology consisted of a systematic literature review, comparing data from official public security reports with specialized literature on police officers’ mental health. The findings reported in the literature indicate a direct correlation between chronic stress, generally manifested through burnout and irritability, and decreased operational efficiency, resulting in potential procedural errors and distancing from the community. It is concluded that, in order to mitigate this problem in Rondônia, the police force should adopt institutional policies focused on preventive psychological support and human-centered management, recognizing police officers as the most valuable asset in public security.