Research has shown that burnout is related to cognitive and behavioral withdrawal, as well as more negative attitudes. Research has also shown that burned out police officers will exhibit a more negative mood and react to civilians more negatively reducing problem solving skills and increasing the likelihood of the use of force. This study examined the relationship of job demands and burnout with attitudes towards the use of force and social skills. Data were collected from 766 police officers in Norway using anonymously completed questionnaires. Findings indicate that higher levels of job demands held more positive attitudes towards the use of force, police officers indicating higher levels of cynicism held more favorable attitudes towards the use of force, and police officers reporting higher levels of personal efficacy gave higher priority to the use of social skills to solve policing-related problems. There was no relationship indicated of job stressors and police attitudes towards the use of force or the use of social skills. Tables, references