A study of Australian police officers tracked the physiological demands they face while carrying out their day-to-day duties.
40 officers wore monitoring devices which showed physiological challenges ranging from the equivalent of light exercise through to maximal effort while undertaking typical duties - and some occasions where officers showed signs of overexertion.
Findings highlight the physiological stress associated with common occupational policing
tasks and highlight the importance of cardiovascular health in police officers and the need for cardiovascular monitoring and conditioning.
