Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments

TheOak · 06-05-2020, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I've heard that in at least parts of US, police officers go through a fairly brief induction into the occupation.

In Finland, police officers go through a 3-year bachelor's degree level education to become qualified for the occupation.

Granted, it's much different being a cop in Finland than being one in US, but as I'm close friends with one - I know they do face difficult situations over here as well.

Training is very important but I would say our programs lack sufficient periodic screening to determine who is fit for duty.

FinSaint · 06-05-2020, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Training is very important but I would say our programs lack sufficient periodic screening to determine who is fit for duty.

That's true for here as well. Cops here don't have periodic screenings nor have a scheduled chance to talk to a professional to unburden themselves.

Problem is that Finnish people tend to be quite introverted and we self-medicate ourselves with alcohol instead of talking to anyone about our problems, since we don't want to burden others with our problems.

Also, violence here tends to be directed at ourselves or our immediate family, not strangers.

We have our share of social and racial problems, but nothing compared to what you guys are going through.

All I'm saying is that being a law enforcement officer is a very difficult profession, which makes hard demands on an individual. It also is the kind of profession that draws in individuals who enjoy a position of authority and the prestige the job gives you, while others perceive it as a calling to help their community.

Long hours, high stress, budget cuts, being undermanned, and rarely getting the appreciation they deserve - sometimes I wonder how we have any cops to begin with.

06-05-2020, 03:42 PM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,050	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by FinSaint I've heard that in at least parts of US, police officers go through a fairly brief induction into the occupation. In Finland, police officers go through a 3-year bachelor's degree level education to become qualified for the occupation. Granted, it's much different being a cop in Finland than being one in US, but as I'm close friends with one - I know they do face difficult situations over here as well. Training is very important but I would say our programs lack sufficient periodic screening to determine who is fit for duty.

06-05-2020, 04:24 PM	#2
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by TheOak Training is very important but I would say our programs lack sufficient periodic screening to determine who is fit for duty. That's true for here as well. Cops here don't have periodic screenings nor have a scheduled chance to talk to a professional to unburden themselves. Problem is that Finnish people tend to be quite introverted and we self-medicate ourselves with alcohol instead of talking to anyone about our problems, since we don't want to burden others with our problems. Also, violence here tends to be directed at ourselves or our immediate family, not strangers. We have our share of social and racial problems, but nothing compared to what you guys are going through. All I'm saying is that being a law enforcement officer is a very difficult profession, which makes hard demands on an individual. It also is the kind of profession that draws in individuals who enjoy a position of authority and the prestige the job gives you, while others perceive it as a calling to help their community. Long hours, high stress, budget cuts, being undermanned, and rarely getting the appreciation they deserve - sometimes I wonder how we have any cops to begin with.
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