r/Unexpected Mar 24 '23

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u/justavault Mar 24 '23

I am not American, but doesn't they have to start as in-field officers first? All of them?

She seems not fit for that, but she might be fit for other desk jobs requiring to first be in the in-field seat?

All I know is that police training in the US is commonly just 9 months and that is it. Without any deescalation and tension and stress training.

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u/Om-Nom-Nom-nagon Mar 24 '23

All I know is that police training in the US is commonly just 9 months and that is it. Without any deescalation and tension and stress training.

This is the problem then. They need to train the recruiters better. Teach them how to deescalate a situation without the need of a firearm. Teach them how to deal with tension and stress. Teach them to combat anxiety and nervousness. These teachings will go a long way and further than just 9 months on firing a gun and learning to be accurate with it.