The Training Behind Police Officers

January 13, 2010 | By: Altos | In: Random Musings

As a civilian, it’s generally difficult to understand what law enforcement officers have to deal with on a regular basis. Far too often, people make lame assumptions like cops just cruise around eating doughnuts and passing out tickets. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Do you think you could handle realistic police training? If it genuinely is so simple and laid-back, why don’t you pursue a career in law enforcement? Hmm, my guess is that reality deters you from such actions. Anyone can look around and see the craziness of society these day. The question remains why would anyone willingly put their life on the line daily in order to protect and serve this same society?

Growing up, I had a father in law enforcement. Therefore I was able to hear all about police training and what state troopers deal with daily. If you’re not clear on what the difference between a cop and a state trooper is, I’ll clear things up. Police officers have a jurisdiction, which is most likely a city limit or county. State troopers on the other hand, have jurisdiction in the entire state. Now, there is one aspect of police training that you may have never thought of. It doesn’t involve a physical weapon such as a firearm or pepper spray. It involves a voice.

Law enforcement officers are trained to use their voice. It may sound amusing, but the human voice is a powerful thing. Okay, so you’ve heard that spiel before. But I’m talking about powerful in a different way. An officer of the law is trained to scream orders at a suspect if need be. This naturally causes the human body to react compliantly. The mind is shocked by the shouts, and does as it’s told. My father went through a police training course such as this, and he claimed it worked well for him throughout his career.

 

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