supervisors being close friends with their subordinates in law enforcement. If you were the head of a criminal justice organization, would you allow close personal relationships or attempt to persuade your supervisors refrain from being close with their subordinates? Explain your answer.

Law enforcement is an extremely stressful profession. Many officers experience marital problems and other difficulties; must suffer the indignities of long hours and personal risk to their safety; and deal with horrific crimes and examples of humanity on a daily basis. Without some form of stress release in the form of humor and friendship the weighty responsibilities can be unbearable and result in mental health issues. "Enduring stress for a long period of time can lead to anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a psychological condition marked by an inability to be intimate, inability to sleep, increased nightmares, increased feelings of guilt and reliving the...
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