is it true that cops have to get peppered dprayed in the face for training?
917855
At the academy that I attended, yes, you have to get sprayed. There are a couple reasons for it.\n\n1. Having experienced it's effects, you can respect and understand the effect it will have if you spray someone with it. \n\n2. Having experienced it's effects, if you are accidently sprayed with it in the field, you will know what to expect and not panic. You will know how to handle yourself if sprayed.\n\nI've only ever used OC spray on one person, but I've been sprayed with it three times. Once was in the academy. Once was when my partner missed the bad guy and got me with part of it. I then had to chase the bad guy and call out the pursuit on the radio, while blinking the stuff out of my eyes. The third time was the one time I sprayed someone. I was so close to him as he was fighting, I got a lot of splash off in the face.\n\nBut having been through it in the academy, both times I got sprayed in the field, I knew how to handle myself under those conditions. Both times, bad guy in custody and off the streets. Me on to my next call and next bad guy.
1118812
Yes, always remember that this is true. Cops have a badge a gun and a right. The are there to serve and protect, and in this case the owner of the business. Do you realize that even though you feel that you are doing nothing illegal, if something was to happen at that business later on that you will come immediately under suspicion. Just because you were there.
580740
in the UK the specials are volunteers, they are usualy part time or cant quite make the real plods & its an easier way of getting in. They still have policing powers though but never used to, it was just a uniform but now things have changed ,they can arrest your ass
875180
i dont think its worng...depends y the police brutality is happening
556142
I personally dont know anything about police misconduct, except that they can be pricks just like ne1 can when weve had a bad day.....but I did a little surfin for ya....heres a few sites to help u get started....kelly
837457
I don't believe it is rare. I was almost shot by a policeman with his .45 caliber gun. I am just a mild mannered, middle aged computer programmer who was coding a program all night at a software company. I left the building at 3:00AM and accidentally triggered the alarm that wouldn't reset after attempting to reset it for 10 minutes. So, I left the building carrying my black name and address booklet in my hand. Suddenly, a huge, towering man approached me from behind ordering me to drop what was in my hands and put my hands behind my back. There was no police car present, no motor cycle present, and he did not identify himself. I thought he was a night watchman. I explained that I was an employee and had accidentally tripped the alarm. He screamed that I should not look at him and should drop what was in my hands and put my hands behind my back. It was dark out, and I couldn't see him well. He shined a bright light on me and looked through some kind of viewer which I now know was a gun. Eventually, after he demonstrated severe and frightening anger, I obeyed him and was handcuffed. I figured he was just some angry security guard. Moments later police cars arrived, and I was relieved that some professionals showed up. Those officers were very nice to me. But, the big guy who had initially stopped me, then revealed to me his gun and how close he was to having shot me. He repeated that several times and also stated he thought my name and address book might be a weapon. And, I didn't find out until the next day that he actually was a real police officer who worked foot patrol. I thought he was a guard by his wearing of a blue shirt instead of the black police uniform the other police wore. Had he only identified himself as a police officer at the initial encounter, I would have obeyed immediately.
24791
does this question really need an answer? as a law abiding citizen, i am shocked at your callous nature. police men and women risk their lives every day protecting our streets and keeping our communities safe. if they want to take an extra few minutes to wipe the powder from jelly donuts off their uniforms, let them. if they can't call you back because they have three chocolate eclairs stuffed between their fat lips, fine. if they have just opened up a fresh box of ho hos, give them an extra minute or two to enjoy the aroma. \n\nyou don't happen to wear a sweater vest, do you?
591877
no, but then the police get away with a lot of things they shouldn't. There are good cops and bad cops!
330436
You know, it's probably best for me not to vocalize on this subject but I'm going to take the plunge and do so.\n\nI have had the same problem so far in my life.  I find that the Police are very arrogant and misuse their authority.  I know policemen that break the law regularly: smoking pot, taking steroids, and blowing off illegal fireworks on the 4th.  Yet, turn around and give me a ticket for going 5 miles over the limit.\n\nTruly, someone needs to do some undercover type work and expose many of the corruptions in the police force.  They are in a position to abuse authority...and they do so, and don't get caught.  They don't seem to view the public the same as other people do.  They have exalted themselves, in some way, above the public.\n\nIn the average cop, you'll find a good portion of Arrogance.
800651
wen u prevent a cop from doin its job
988155
They can now and here in Florida it is legal for a person to shoot if they feel that they are in danger for their life. And you know what, if someone bashed my door down I'd shoot first and ask questions later. I think this may be very bad for all the police trying to do their jobs. What in Gods' name were they thinking? Some idiot right wingers may think this is OK but heaven help the cops.
900207
Police gone wild? Yes.\n\nWhen relaxed rules defining what constitutes justification of the use of lethal force are combined with shoot to kill policies (and policies that differ from the law are illegal no matter who's they are) you get trial by allegation and execution of sentence is instantaneous.\n\nThat is unamerican.
1183865
Yes if the officer is trained in using it. No if it's for photo radar.
940076
Your right, there not all the same. But the ones that have been total jerks, and have taken advantage of their position-have given Police Officers a bad name. The ones who beat up people while they are arresting someone, the ones who get off using their tazers more than once on someone, the ones who treat people inhuman while you are jailed-I could go on and on. I have talked to people, and heard the most ugliest stories-It's a CONTROL factor for some humans using their job to hide behind! BUT, God Bless the good Officers!  They put their best foot forward, and their life may be in constant danger protecting us. They are Angels sent from Heaven!
926929
While I'm sure police training has changed significantly since I was in the police academy, the basics should be the criminal & traffic codes, laws of evidence, laws of arrest & detention, traffic control, first aid including CPR, unarmed defense, use of weapons and equipment (pistol, shotgun, nightstick, PR24, handcuffs, etc.), community relations, cultural sensitivity, simple commands in bilingual communities, traffic safety, pursuit driving, radio procedures, departmental rules & regulations, knowledge of the geography of the juisdiction. Today, computers are p[revalent in police work so I'm sure there is training on IT, too.
878738
All across the country huh?  Every cop is violent and aggressive over a poor little marijuan user?  Right!!!  I guess the cops are going to always be able to deal with vilolent criminals with words like please and thankyou!!!  That will work 100% of the time!!  NOT.  \n\n"Pretty please, with a freaking cherry on top, drop the gun!  OK, you can shoot me once before I shoot back, that is only fair.!!"  Is this what the cops should say?\n\n\nCriminals have no regard for the law or the people who uphold it.  Criminals don't respect the rules society has put in place, however, cry like little freaking sissys when they get caught.  They love to cry foul play and play innocent and make out like a victim.  That is because they are worthless and incapable of doing anything else with their life other than try to figure out ways to get away with crime.  The fact of the matter is cops are expected to play by the rules, and idiots, I mean criminals, don't.
468936
No.  That would make for bad relation between cops.  If he did, he would most likely end up behind a dumpster.  Died from a cap in his *ss.