5.5 Recommendations
The researcher made the following recommendations
i. The stress level of the officers was found to be high. There is need therefore for the security agency to adopt ways and means of reducing the stress level of serving officers. The study recommends remedial measures such as an employee support programmes, a conducive work environment and efficiency in management of the security agency
ii. The study further found that the work performance of the police officers was below the expectation of the public they serve. The study recommends that NPS provides the officers with adequate resources which they require to perform their duties and also come up with a well structured way of motivating its employees.
iii. It was noted that occupational stress has a negative effect on the work performance of the police officers. It is recommended that NPS come up with mechanisms of reducing causes of occupational stress and those which enhance work performance. Such mechanisms include a good work environment and employee motivation
iv. The study finally recommends development and implementation of an employees‟ assistance programme that will assist police officers cope with occupational stress. The programme should have a training component that will equip the officers with knowledge and skills on stress management.