Cop Shock: 29% Victims of Off Duty Violence

A survey reveals that one in three police officers face work-related violence when they are off duty, BNR reports. The Hague police officers watching the crowd at the soccer game. / Flickr The survey, conducted by police union ACP, found that police officers experience physical attacks, threats and intimidation. The union questioned 1,000 police officers. Nearly 40% said they experience pressure on family life and 28% said they suffer serious emotional problems. In response to survey, Chief of the National Police Gerard Bouman said the results are shocking. Bouman said we’ll further research into what exactly behind this behavior and what measures are needed to stop this.