# Overwork

The High Price of Stability: Sudden Death of Young Officer Highlights Strain on China’s Grassroots Police

Hong Long, a 34-year-old deputy police chief in Anhui, died from cardiac arrest while on duty, underscoring the extreme pressure on China's grassroots law enforcement. His decade-long career involved handling over 1,000 cases, earning him high-level commendations before his sudden passing.