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Rising rates of crime and political unrest have seen greater numbers of law enforcers in the civilian and military police. New recruits must undergo training before they begin work, within the country or outside. They may need to experience what weapons such as stun guns feel like on impact, so that they are better equipped when cases involving these come up in court. The Mississippi Sheriffs Association President recently said that officers who feel the impact of a stun gun are better able to defend themselves in cases involving the use of excessive force. Safety precautions are taken during training, such as goggles being worn. Simulating actual conditions during training equips deputies for situations that can happen on the street. Here's a guide to law enforcement training- 1. Legal knowledge of the Miranda law and military law if applicable is imparted. Trainees are then showed how to collect evidence without disturbing the scene of the crime. 2. How to search suspects and apprehend them is another key aspect of training. Administration formalities like police forms and reports also need to be understood. 3. Inspecting vehicles, directing traffic, and convoy escorts are also part of the program. Interrogating suspects, interviewing victims to get clues are other important component of the course. 4. Responding to incidents like suicide, domestic abuse, and damage to private property are also discussed. Law enforcement equipment can vary from training knives to rubber training guns during the period of study. 5. Training knives are blunt, so instructors can demonstrate how to use them without the fear that recruits will injure themselves during practice. Rubber and foam are often found in training knives, as these materials are harmless. 6. Handcuffing is given special attention, as police are responsible for the safety of suspects after apprehending them. The technique for handcuffing can vary, depending on whether the suspect is cooperative or resisting arrest. 7. Crime perpetrators may need to be physically restrained, but techniques are more useful than physical force. Giving orders in a police station, a prison, or a military zone is also taught. 8. The course is updated keeping current developments in crime in mind. Training in firearms which are most in use is provided.
