The role of a police officer does not only
affect them emotionally, but also takes a toll on their lives physically and
psychologically (See Figure2). Officers have to be in good fitness in order to
chase down criminals and possibly use defense mechanisms in a fighting task.
From the rookie year to the time they are about to retire they have to meet
physical agility, strength, fitness, and vision expectations. In this career
one must make quick critical decisions and movements for protection purposes
(Das). They take what they learned from the classroom and in the field onto the
streets and into their homes and social lives. “Police [officers] have learned from
experience the value of having procedures and policies” (Constant).
affect them emotionally, but also takes a toll on their lives physically and
psychologically (See Figure2). Officers have to be in good fitness in order to
chase down criminals and possibly use defense mechanisms in a fighting task.
From the rookie year to the time they are about to retire they have to meet
physical agility, strength, fitness, and vision expectations. In this career
one must make quick critical decisions and movements for protection purposes
(Das). They take what they learned from the classroom and in the field onto the
streets and into their homes and social lives. “Police [officers] have learned from
experience the value of having procedures and policies” (Constant).