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...ers. These resources should be utilized to the highest extent. Although there is not on specific course of action or treatment program mapped out to cure depression, there are many tools to combat it. Exercise is great because increases the production of neurotransmitters, which acts as a natural antidepressant. Police officers must discontinue the use of alcohol, caffeine, and other depressants. A change of assignment may be good for patrol officers as well. Maybe assigning officers who suffer burnout to less active beats until they are mentally ready rejoin their old one. Time off or a leave of absence may be necessary for them too. Counseling and psychotherapy play a big role in controlling burnout as well. These must be readily available to officers in all departments and confidentiality must be certain. If these approaches to alleviating burnout prove ineffective, medical intervention may be necessary. Police burnout should be avoided at all cost. It is a very emotional and costly situation for police departments because of the loss of trained and dedicated manpower. It also takes a toll on the victim and those close to him. When the people who watch over us can no longer perform their duties, we must take a step back to see where the problem lies. Burnout is becoming m...