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.

06-05-2020, 03:42 PM	#11
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.

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