Stress damages human beings and their agencies, potentially becoming all-encompassing. It can affect individuals in all occupations and of every age, regardless of gender, nationality, educational background, or position. Stress is an inevitable part of police work. Constant and unmanaged stress may reduce the effectiveness and efficiency of the staff. Police officers pose a threat to themselves, their colleagues, offenders, and public safety. The purpose of this study is to explore the causes of stress and empirically investigate the socio-demographic factors affecting stress levels among police personnel. A convenience sampling method was employed to select a sample of 118 police personnel in the Tamil Nadu police force. Findings revealed that political pressure, lack of time for family, negative public image, and low income were the primary causes of stress among police personnel. It emerged that stress is significantly more pronounced among younger, more educated individuals, those posted in urban areas, and those with less work experience. Overall, the findings of this study strongly suggest a need for internal policy reform and managerial changes in the system.