Introduction
In all that is bad and good in a police service, there is a obvious subculture which associated with the majority of agencies. While academic teachings commonly portray police culture as a negative, saturated in cynicism, loyalty above all else, masochism and a “one for all-all for one”(Fuqua, 2001)mentality, is has many positive traits which are often overlooked. Officers require the subculture in order to survive a emotionally taxing and difficult job that few are brave enough to attempt. Some of the added value of this police subculture are but not limited to; perseverance, teamwork, support, empathy and the ability to cope with PTSD. The most important tool a police office may have in the battle against PTSD is a network of …show more content…
For those who are sheltered, Training Day is a perfect case of a movie shining a light on police deviance. In the movie, a season narcotics officer(Alonzo) who plays by his own rules, offers the rookie(Jake) a shot to work alongside him. The two officers go out on patrol in order for Alanzo to to show Jake what “real”(Fuqua, 2001) Policing is all about. Immediately into the beginning of their shift together Jake starts to see how corrupt ALonzo serves justice. What Alonzo is showing Jake is it that in order to catch a criminal you must act like a criminal. This brings us around to the famous quote “to protect the sheep you gotta catch the wolf, and it takes a wolf to catch a wolf”(Fuqua, 2001) Basically what Alonzo is telling Jake is that it is way more efficient to not follow the rules. In order to make big gains an officer must be willing to break the …show more content…
ALthough, in reality police corruption isn 't often so extreme and consolidated to one officer, it is still a reality in today 's justice system. What Fuqua is portraying is how the police do not feel obligated to abide by the rules. Having a police badge gives an officer a false sense of invincibility and power, just as Alonzo says“we are the police, we can do what we want”(Fuqua, 2001).
Having seen the film before but now looking at it in a different perspective it is clear it can pêrsudea an audience to be more aware of police corruption for smaller infractions such as blackmailing, drinking and driving and running red lights. This story sends the ideas to the viewers that police are here to protect us. however, corrupt officers will take care of themselves first.
Summary
In summary, the movie training day is a storey that opened the views up to deviance in policing. Even though we trust these officers with the safety of us and our families they may not be as they appear. Now matter or not if we agree with how these officers do their jobs these corrupt actions will likely never cease to exist. Regardless, it takes a wolf to catch a
In all that is bad and good in a police service, there is a obvious subculture which associated with the majority of agencies. While academic teachings commonly portray police culture as a negative, saturated in cynicism, loyalty above all else, masochism and a “one for all-all for one”(Fuqua, 2001)mentality, is has many positive traits which are often overlooked. Officers require the subculture in order to survive a emotionally taxing and difficult job that few are brave enough to attempt. Some of the added value of this police subculture are but not limited to; perseverance, teamwork, support, empathy and the ability to cope with PTSD. The most important tool a police office may have in the battle against PTSD is a network of …show more content…
For those who are sheltered, Training Day is a perfect case of a movie shining a light on police deviance. In the movie, a season narcotics officer(Alonzo) who plays by his own rules, offers the rookie(Jake) a shot to work alongside him. The two officers go out on patrol in order for Alanzo to to show Jake what “real”(Fuqua, 2001) Policing is all about. Immediately into the beginning of their shift together Jake starts to see how corrupt ALonzo serves justice. What Alonzo is showing Jake is it that in order to catch a criminal you must act like a criminal. This brings us around to the famous quote “to protect the sheep you gotta catch the wolf, and it takes a wolf to catch a wolf”(Fuqua, 2001) Basically what Alonzo is telling Jake is that it is way more efficient to not follow the rules. In order to make big gains an officer must be willing to break the …show more content…
ALthough, in reality police corruption isn 't often so extreme and consolidated to one officer, it is still a reality in today 's justice system. What Fuqua is portraying is how the police do not feel obligated to abide by the rules. Having a police badge gives an officer a false sense of invincibility and power, just as Alonzo says“we are the police, we can do what we want”(Fuqua, 2001).
Having seen the film before but now looking at it in a different perspective it is clear it can pêrsudea an audience to be more aware of police corruption for smaller infractions such as blackmailing, drinking and driving and running red lights. This story sends the ideas to the viewers that police are here to protect us. however, corrupt officers will take care of themselves first.
Summary
In summary, the movie training day is a storey that opened the views up to deviance in policing. Even though we trust these officers with the safety of us and our families they may not be as they appear. Now matter or not if we agree with how these officers do their jobs these corrupt actions will likely never cease to exist. Regardless, it takes a wolf to catch a