I sincerely apologize for re-opening an old wound, but I have been away from my cpu for a few days, and didn't have a chance to respond to this ad.
While reading the article, and seeing other similiar documentaries, it raises many questions.
I will start by saying that me and my wife are both ex-Marines. Standards in the military are like no other, as I am sure you are all aware. As Marines, we are constantly required to train in weapons handling, weapons cleaning, maintenance, physical fitness, grooming standards, weight control, just to name a few. We are required to qualify, and I mean "qualify" with our weapons on the range, and required to "pass" a PFT (physical fitness test) bi-annually.
I am by no way comparing LE to the military, but since LE is a para-military orginization, shouldn't they require similiar standards, not just entry level quals? As Marines, we were trained so much with our weapons, that we could take the darn thing apart in a matter of seconds, and throw a round from 500 yards and score a kill. Since LEO's are entrusted with our lives on a daily basis, qualifications should be held atleast bi-annually at a minimum, with stricter rules and guidelines.
And as far as physical fitness, geez louise.
We all know that is entry level, and remains there. I look up to the officer who takes pride in his job, and the badge that empowers him. But if that officer could care less about the weapon on his hip that "could" save his life, or anyone else's life, or if he could barely climb a 6 foot wall because he doesn't want to drop his donut, than there is a serious problem.
Bottom line, standards need to be raised.
These comments in no way reflect my opinion of LAPD. I have the utmost respect for LEO, as the majority of them are highly skilled and take pride in their job.
Nor does this reflect my opinion of women and weapons. My wife's first experience with my pistol was outstanding, placing no more than a 4 inch group at 10 yards.
Thank you for your time...
JJC
While reading the article, and seeing other similiar documentaries, it raises many questions.
I will start by saying that me and my wife are both ex-Marines. Standards in the military are like no other, as I am sure you are all aware. As Marines, we are constantly required to train in weapons handling, weapons cleaning, maintenance, physical fitness, grooming standards, weight control, just to name a few. We are required to qualify, and I mean "qualify" with our weapons on the range, and required to "pass" a PFT (physical fitness test) bi-annually.
I am by no way comparing LE to the military, but since LE is a para-military orginization, shouldn't they require similiar standards, not just entry level quals? As Marines, we were trained so much with our weapons, that we could take the darn thing apart in a matter of seconds, and throw a round from 500 yards and score a kill. Since LEO's are entrusted with our lives on a daily basis, qualifications should be held atleast bi-annually at a minimum, with stricter rules and guidelines.
And as far as physical fitness, geez louise.
We all know that is entry level, and remains there. I look up to the officer who takes pride in his job, and the badge that empowers him. But if that officer could care less about the weapon on his hip that "could" save his life, or anyone else's life, or if he could barely climb a 6 foot wall because he doesn't want to drop his donut, than there is a serious problem.
Bottom line, standards need to be raised.
These comments in no way reflect my opinion of LAPD. I have the utmost respect for LEO, as the majority of them are highly skilled and take pride in their job.
Nor does this reflect my opinion of women and weapons. My wife's first experience with my pistol was outstanding, placing no more than a 4 inch group at 10 yards.
Thank you for your time...
JJC