Picture perfect appearance at all times
There is no room for wrinkles in their pants or mistakes in their duties.
The preciseness does not end when they get off duty, but
becomes more of a way of life. Being a daughter, granddaughter, and sister of police officers, I have seen this first hand. I interviewed my brother, Jarrett Griswold, who is a rookie officer. I asked him if he thinks his job has become more of a lifestyle and he quickly responded with a yes. He said, “My life is structured and disciplined because of the career I have chosen.” Law Enforcement officers have a strict, neat, and clean-cut way of life. This is simply because their job demands this every day. The uniforms and attire have to be perfect and the Chief of the department holds random inspection days to make sure this is followed through. Bouza writes, “[police officers] develop codes of behavior and appearance that might strike observers as extreme or even [too confident]” (Bouza 75). Police officers have psychological stress from the engrained mindset that everything has to be flawless and in line. My father, Deputy Randy Griswold, told me, “It is all about the first impression, the initial introduction. Police always look presentable and well maintained because of the
power they hold. We want outsiders to see us as professionals; Individuals
who take their jobs seriously. And most of all, express that we are
reliable and ready to serve and provide safety.” As I was growing up I
learned very quickly that my father keeps himself, his surroundings, and
his family tidy and organized at all times. The values that my grandfather,
father, my brother, and other fellow officers have developed from their
profession impact the way they raise their children and interact with their families and
spouses.
This website shows exactly what the police officer has to wear and what has to be in the car they are assigned to.
http://www.camphillpolice.org/equipment.html
The preciseness does not end when they get off duty, but
becomes more of a way of life. Being a daughter, granddaughter, and sister of police officers, I have seen this first hand. I interviewed my brother, Jarrett Griswold, who is a rookie officer. I asked him if he thinks his job has become more of a lifestyle and he quickly responded with a yes. He said, “My life is structured and disciplined because of the career I have chosen.” Law Enforcement officers have a strict, neat, and clean-cut way of life. This is simply because their job demands this every day. The uniforms and attire have to be perfect and the Chief of the department holds random inspection days to make sure this is followed through. Bouza writes, “[police officers] develop codes of behavior and appearance that might strike observers as extreme or even [too confident]” (Bouza 75). Police officers have psychological stress from the engrained mindset that everything has to be flawless and in line. My father, Deputy Randy Griswold, told me, “It is all about the first impression, the initial introduction. Police always look presentable and well maintained because of the
power they hold. We want outsiders to see us as professionals; Individuals
who take their jobs seriously. And most of all, express that we are
reliable and ready to serve and provide safety.” As I was growing up I
learned very quickly that my father keeps himself, his surroundings, and
his family tidy and organized at all times. The values that my grandfather,
father, my brother, and other fellow officers have developed from their
profession impact the way they raise their children and interact with their families and
spouses.
This website shows exactly what the police officer has to wear and what has to be in the car they are assigned to.
http://www.camphillpolice.org/equipment.html