When responding to an emergency, Do you ever feel nervous, esp when an exchange of fire is more than likely to occur... Do you feel afraid when you have to deal with criminals that will use a weapon to resist arrest, knowing that your life could end at any minute?
2007-03-14 04:20:51 · 10 answers · asked by Redeemed 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
For me, it wasn't a feeling of being afraid of what may happen. After awhile on the street the fact that at any minute you may be injured or dead just becomes a way of life and your mind is content with it. It is one of the main reasons people think we are rude and standoffish to regular citizens. You just never know who is going to do what because of the uniform you wear.
My feeling was always like a mental what if game, ok if this happens I do this or if they do that I do this. There are guys who let the fear run them and they get labeled as cowards because they think too much.
Which is another aspect civilians don't really understand, once the poo hits the fan you are on auto-pilot. You do what you have been trained to do.
Then the other aspect is this, who else is going to take care of the bad guy? You have to. It's your job, it's what society expects from you so you just wade in and do it. Unfortunately you get hung out to dry for years after an incident that maybe you had a split second to decide what to do in.
2007-03-14 04:45:27 · answer #1 · answered by dude0795 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Anytime I've been on a high-risk assignment my adrenaline has been high. But the officers actually have more chance of being hurt in an Unknown-risk situation. The reason is apathy and complacency. Officers tend to drop their guard in situations that are not apparently dangerous, and they are not prepared when the threat occurs.
I've been down-range from incoming badguy rounds, and instead of being afraid I found myself being angry at the audacity of the hoodlums to shoot at the police. I do have a healthy respect for the dangers of my job. Anyone who doesn't is a fool.
I'm not scared of dying. I've made my peace with my God.
I hope I live to be 100, though.
2007-03-14 06:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by Hootiesplace 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Of course. Your adreniline is pumping and naturally youyr heart beats faster. You get "tunnel vision" if really stressed. To get a rough idea of what this is like try looking through a soda straw. Thats your field of view.
But..that aside anyone who says they aren't nervous or on edge is either a liar or dead. I remember doing drug raids in my younger days. You'd get a feeling in the pit of your stomach that was a mixture of fear, anxiety and excitement. Was it a good feeling? No...not really. It wasn't painful or sickening but your nerves were charged and it seemed that every nerve and cell in your body was on the alert. Only after everything was all said and done and the initial enrty had been made and everyone secured did you start to relax.
This is why cops burn out quickly. Frayed nerves and going from hours of boredom to absolute terror in 0 to 5 seconds does it.
2007-03-14 05:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think you guys should be paid top dollar (much more than you probably earn) for what you do, especially if you have to patrol in a high-crime area. I am scared & nervous just imaging what it would be like. I am appalled when I watch "COPS" to see the actions and behavoir of people.
2007-03-14 05:03:13 · answer #4 · answered by cola 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I DON'T FEEL REAL NERVOUS WHEN RESPONDING. I DO KNOW THAT MY LIFE COULD END AT ANY TIME.IM A HIGHWAY PATROL EXPLORER AND I'VE RESPONDED TO MANY EMERGENCYS I'VE EVEN HAD A GUN POINTED AT MY BACK WHEN I TURNED MY BACK TO THE TRAFFICE. JUST LIKE THE OFFICERS I RIDE WITH. THEY MAY GET A LITTLE NERVOUS BUT THEY ARE TRAINED TO NOT TO SHOW IT. TRUST ME I'VE SEEN MY FAIR SHARE OF CRASHES, FIRE FIGHTS, AND PEOPLE RESISTING ARREST. THEY DO GET AFRAID AT TIMES.
2007-03-14 05:12:53 · answer #5 · answered by "LC" KNOWEN AS AIRFORC 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Of course, its a natural instinct of survival, not knowing the outcome, and sometimes you have to fight the feeling in order to perform your duties and put yourself in harms way. Like for example, when ever anyone hears gunshots, your first instinct is to get down and out of harms way, now as for the Secret Service (Bullet catchers) they are trained to remain standing when they hear gunshots, and I know that their brain is telling them to duck and cover, but they have to fight that instinct. Fear is also a natural instinct, but you have to learn to train it and use it to your advantage. I can be tough being a cop, because when the crap hits the fan, everyone needing help is looking up to that responding cop,,,,,,
2007-03-14 04:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nervousness and fear are natural human reactions, everyone has them.
Education and training give most law enforcement officers the edge over most criminals.
2007-03-14 04:45:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
any cop that says he's never be afraid is either a liar or an fool.. Preparation and training will help combat fear. Some fear is essential it will heighten senses but when fear becomes paranoia. then you are unable to function."preparedness not paranoia"
2007-03-14 04:40:11 · answer #8 · answered by watchman_1900 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
im a police officer. and yes im afraid. that everytime im going to deal with a criminal, im putting myself in damger. everybody is dont worry its okay
2007-03-14 04:29:51 · answer #9 · answered by KräzY◄ PIkäzO!!♫ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sorry i am not a police officer, just wanted to say that Captain haddock was my favorite character in Tintin when i was growing up! but i would think that it was just an ordiary feeling like they are use to it
2007-03-14 04:25:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋