This Week in JAMA
Abstract
Sleep Disorders in Police Officers Police officers—who often work extended shifts—may experience chronic sleep deficiency or have untreated sleep disorders, which may adversely affect their health and safety. In a cross-sectional survey of 4957 North American police officers and prospective follow-up surveys completed by 3545 officers, Rajaratnam and colleagues found that 40% of the respondents screened positive for a sleep disorder, which was associated with increased risk of...