When it comes down to it, there is no doubt that the field of law enforcement is a difficult one indeed; one which deserves much admiration and respect. Nonetheless, police officers, as it has been determined, have the ability to injure more people than almost any other occupation in the country; not just because of their training, but because of the situations they are sometimes cast into. It is because of this that they must deal with a slew of, sometimes false, accusations of excessive force. In order to combat the recent rise in accusations and to calm the swell of media back lash that has been a result, officers must continue to be trained appropriately in order to ensure that they are using these powers that have been given to them in the best interests of the community. …show more content…
The goal of every organization is to have their employees be productive and content. Therefore, having policy to ensure their safety will not only increase morale, but also increase productivity. Our goal should be protecting our police officers, regardless of cost, not chastising them or inciting violence and hatred towards them. Their job is to protect us and they put their lives on the line every day to do just that. Maybe it is time we to more; maybe it is time we do our part and protect