Role Overload study

Online/New Media by rochekellyFebruary 29, 2012March 2, 2012

Culture at cop shop eating at morale: Study

Corporate culture telling Ottawa’s overworked cops to “just suck it up and get it done” has been eating away at morale, according to documents obtained by the Sun through an Access to Information request. Excerpts from the report read like an episode of the HBO hit show The Wire. “They have too many political agendas,” […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJanuary 24, 2012January 24, 2012

Cops stressed out, drinking more: Study

Cops investigating murders and sex crimes are stressed out and face heavy workloads, resulting in increased use of sick leave and higher alcohol consumption, according to a study analyzing Ottawa’s police force. It’s also resulting in them being less loyal and less engaged in their work, The news doesn’t come as a surprise to Ottawa […]