Even if we were actually trained a substantial number of our employees would ignore the training just like many ignore policy, today. That’s because we hire anyone with a pulse. A lot of the people we hire are untrainable. Many can barely read and write.
Our physical requirements are almost nonexistent. Many of our revolvers are 40 years old. I always liked the tactical nail aprons that say “Home Depot” on the front. Speaking of which, has anyone ever seen a law enforcement officer wearing a nail apron? Well, I suppose the nail aprons are a step up from the tactical butt cans, where we used to toss our empty brass.
Folks please don’t let this agency con you in to believing you are trained. You aren’t, unless you have received some actual training elsewhere.
When I worked in the “training academy” I couldn’t keep a straight face and rattle off some of the things we were expected to say.
Lastly, there is no substitute for common sense. Anyone that is stupid enough to leave a firearm in a public restroom, is totally void of common sense, logic and sound judgment. You can’t fix stupid and there’s a lot of it at TDCJ.
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