Has it become too easy to be a police officer? Are there long term consequences? Video link: th-cam.com/video/SSfMWnrLD1w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xMwhI32P6xC1khxC
Thank you Randy for always making such informative videos and the work you do. Our first responders system is broken! In 1972 my parents bought a condo and moved us to the Jane and Finch area where we always had beat cops walking the streets and schools interacting with the community. It was a huge benefit to know they were there especially if we needed someone to talk to. They became our "buddies" and were protective of their community. I've watched the policing system slowly loose it's power to work effectively. Same with 911, during busy times one can wait up to 5 minutes to get through if you're on a cell phone.
Thank you for the interesting topic, Mr. Randy. When I studied the Police Foundations program in college, I loved the psychology courses. I learned about real cases that mentally impacted officers, conditions like PTSD, how to seek treatment, and build resilience. I also researched crime cases to see how they affected detectives and prepared myself by reading and watching true crime stories. Police officers face extremely serious and mentally demanding crimes. Imagine working 12-hour shifts and then trying to spend meaningful time with family. In a communication class, I wrote about this challenge. Officers often juggle multiple roles at home; “good spouse,” “good parent,” “listener,” “cook,” or “housekeeper” which is incredibly hard. Many marriages break down, and children often feel neglected. While this applies to other jobs too, police work is especially demanding. I have deep respect for officers and believe their wages should increase, as we need more officers to match the growing number of crimes.
All policemen and woman have to wear many hats. This type of work is certainly not easy and not something that is meant for every type of person. The status quo changes all the time and usually not in a favourable way to most law abiding folks and stuck in the middle are the police who have to conform to laws and rules which they don't necessarily agree with or want to carry out. It certainly is not getting easier as i see the very system (gov't) undermining the rules and making everyone's job alot more difficult. Police officers are human and everyone has a breaking point. The system is now counterproductive and most police organizations know this and do what they can even though they are understaffed and over worked. Thanks Randall...your vids are very much appreciated and duly noted!!Cya in the next one!!
The level of respect for Police Officers has declined in 🇨🇦 and I don’t know why. It certainly is not deserved. Time to reverse the attitude of Canadians!
There has to be a much better balanced approach. Auxiliary and special Constables can take a larger role in community events. Let the Officers go back to being available for what the public wants / needs and expects. Police services need to expand their Auxiliary officers. They are inexpensive and are often much better suited for that role. auxiliary officers are volunteers and are true members of their community. Let’s get more officers doing priority tasks and duties.
@@OfficerArsenaultlooking forward to that video. Please consider my suggestion above on that very topic. 🇨🇦Policing needs all the good PR and support it can get, let us help you spread the word and good will from within each of our communities.
Randy as usual you are bang on. Get back to the basics. You can have a CRU like the old days, maybe 4 officers. However they can be dispatched to calls close since they now have GPS. The need for carding is back big time. We all know it works. Enough said.
Thank you for your video. Could you explain more about what applicants should focus on, such as volunteering, education, or security jobs? I’d love to see more videos from you. You are an ideal role model and a great inspiration
While I have great admiration and Support for Police but I just feel we simply do not have enough Police Offers in Toronto... I was shocked to see how strong was the Police presence in Orlando and New York. While community engagement ia necessary and its a net postive however best desk officers or retired police officers should be hired for such roles. We must ensure Police officers have a good work & life balance.
This is the truth and now we have the OG officer representing all of police now on our side, I got robbed at gun point in Newmarket and nothing ever came of it. The police took 1 hour 20minutes to show up I had to call them 4 times to see if they’re coming and the poor dispatcher told me it’s a shift change that’s why there’s no police available. It’s a shame we don’t have stand you’re ground laws
What part of what you said was hypocritical? Did I miss something? Also, the priority should always be protecting the community. It doesn't come off great when the average working person sees police officers having fun whilst there is a tonne of violence and crime in the area. Your thoughts are in the correct direction. I understand that police departments are short of staff but that doesn't justify forced overtime. Police officers should be granted their vacations since that's usually the only time that they can truly connect with their family and friends. This should help some officers with their morale.
Very informative as always. Thanks for your valuable views. We get to learn a-lot from your videos. Policing isn’t as easy as it looks. Thats what i am constantly learning. Thanks officer Randy
100% true! I agree, let cops be cops, let the auxiliaries, and volunteers attend the community events. Sure maybe have 1 cop there too, but the Cram a Cruiser, and local initiatives can be handled by 1 cop and a team of auxiliaries and few volunteers imho. The last thing you want are cops out there, being burnt out and on edge constantly. They need their down time. I firmly believe that. Start making use of the free resources that are available to you, and help coppers be coppers. Let's face it, policing is more reactionary. ( someone breaks the law and cops get called ) We live in an age of Social Media now, so the #LockItOrLoseIt, #DontDriveDistracted, #SlowDownSpeedKills, #TakeItToTheTrack, DontDriveImpaired, #DriveLikeYouGiveaDamn, #DriveToArriveAlive, #DriveLegal etc could be pushed daily to try and get the preventative measures out there.Could you just imagine if people actually drove properly, and obey our traffic laws? There wouldn't be no MVCs, no need for traffic enforcement, our insurance rates would go down, no more people having life altering injuries or worse from MVCs. But we know that will never happen, but if this was pushed daily, if might make a difference to make some people change their driving habits. This might free up police constable time to address the distress calls faster.Just my 2 cents
I completely agree, but I was also curious about the requirements to become a police officer. Are applicants allowed to wear glasses, or is that a restriction? The information on the website seems a bit unclear.
Does that mean carding and beating the crap out of someone while 5 cops are saying 'stop resisiting' aka Rodney King style??? Thank goodness for smart phones.
Also have cops with an education, left right and centre about laws as well. Cops have a hard job and I respect them for that. I wish there was a video on how cops arrest you and use of force.
How about cops have education prior to hiring. They took the education requirement out for Toronto cops by the way. If a lawyer/prosecutor/judge needs to have an undergraduate degree, a law degree, pass the bar and then work as a lawyer...a cop should at least spend half that time learning the law. But no, you have basic police officers given the 'laws for dummies' course, a week of teaching them hand cuffing, two weeks of driving, etc etc...and viola, you're a cop, here's a gun, car and a badge that gives you almost unlimited power. How messed up is that? A lawyer/judge spends almost a decade learning the law before practicing it but a cop gets the two week special course on law and then given a gun and badge. Maybe if we asked more from cops via requirements, we can actually ask them to do more, instead of doing traffic stops and responding to calls. They can be detectives and actually take on cases and solve them. Just saying.
People need a break including cops.. I try my best to keep away from wierdos and I make sure I don’t marry a dude abusive guy so the police won’t need to come to my house. So many dysfunctional people need to stay in jail
There's a general feeling of mistrust when it comes to police. If there's a bump in the night at my house, and something goes down, I don't want to be worried that the police are going to charge me for defending my family and my house. I don't want to be worried that they're going to pretend to be my friend to get me to speak, only to turn around and use that against me later. The response times will never be zero - it's neither possible, nor fair, to expect an officer to be able to get on-scene with enough time to make a difference every time. The public should be empowered to be responsible for their own safety, without having to be worried that they are going to be torn to shreds in a nice, warm court room because they didn't do everything exactly correct in the middle of the night, under the stress of a home invasion, for example. I always say never speak to police - sure, they're not all bad, but they're not all good, either. When you speak to police, you're making a bet that the officer you're dealing with is one of the good ones, except the wager you're making is your freedom.
I think it’s important for police to attend community events because it humanize the police. In my opinion, especially children, will be more willing to approach a police officer in a community setting rather than an emergency situation where a “scary cop” is barking out orders. This of course should not take away from officers doing their traditional duties.
I am not sure. I think it is healthy mentally for police to engage with public a therapy from stress to be with people a little time to unwind serve soup and no drama
Cops aren't putting a whole shift in the soup kitchen. They work for a short bit, get the pictures that are needed and bounce. It's for the optics. Real props go to the ones who do this for FREE and spend a whole shift, with no thanks or pat on the back.
@@velmano9191well yes they still put in time even for short time they are busy with life.. smile photo even if you are depressed. I think everybody need a pat in back.
That is an unfortunate position you are taking. I believe there is a pro-active solution to the dilemma. I am convinced that Officer Arsenault may one day dedicate a video to shed light on this from a Policing perspective.
I done believe that, having said that, more training is certainly required. On top of that; he mobile crisis intervention teams are expanded and I think it’s a good thing. Police don’t always need to show up to all mental health related calls, or certain outbursts. My nephew is autistic and have certainly learned a lot.
Government loves to heap all the blame for their own poor decisions on police services. They amplify and give credence to the voices of criminals who dislike the police, cut their budgets in response and then complain when officers aren't "community oriented" enough knowing full well that the first thing on the chopping block are non-essential community programs. This subsequently puts police services in the difficult position you're describing in which they're trying to respond to calls for service AND maintain their community presence and engagement with ever dwindling budgets amidst a recruitment crisis. Some days I don't know whether to laugh or cry when I come into work 🥲
Has it become too easy to be a police officer? Are there long term consequences? Video link: th-cam.com/video/SSfMWnrLD1w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xMwhI32P6xC1khxC
I would much rather have police attending calls than doing community events.
@@torontostew leave the therapy to Dr Peterson and the the dancing to Chow
Thank you Randy for always making such informative videos and the work you do.
Our first responders system is broken! In 1972 my parents bought a condo and moved us to the Jane and Finch area where we always had beat cops walking the streets and schools interacting with the community. It was a huge benefit to know they were there especially if we needed someone to talk to. They became our "buddies" and were protective of their community. I've watched the policing system slowly loose it's power to work effectively. Same with 911, during busy times one can wait up to 5 minutes to get through if you're on a cell phone.
Thank you for the input ✌🏼
Thank you for the interesting topic, Mr. Randy.
When I studied the Police Foundations program in college, I loved the psychology courses. I learned about real cases that mentally impacted officers, conditions like PTSD, how to seek treatment, and build resilience. I also researched crime cases to see how they affected detectives and prepared myself by reading and watching true crime stories.
Police officers face extremely serious and mentally demanding crimes. Imagine working 12-hour shifts and then trying to spend meaningful time with family.
In a communication class, I wrote about this challenge. Officers often juggle multiple roles at home; “good spouse,” “good parent,” “listener,” “cook,” or “housekeeper” which is incredibly hard. Many marriages break down, and children often feel neglected.
While this applies to other jobs too, police work is especially demanding. I have deep respect for officers and believe their wages should increase, as we need more officers to match the growing number of crimes.
Thank you for the detailed and thoughtful comment as always, Feruza!
Very well stated!👏
All policemen and woman have to wear many hats. This type of work is certainly not easy and not something that is meant for every type of person. The status quo changes all the time and usually not in a favourable way to most law abiding folks and stuck in the middle are the police who have to conform to laws and rules which they don't necessarily agree with or want to carry out. It certainly is not getting easier as i see the very system (gov't) undermining the rules and making everyone's job alot more difficult. Police officers are human and everyone has a breaking point. The system is now counterproductive and most police organizations know this and do what they can even though they are understaffed and over worked. Thanks Randall...your vids are very much appreciated and duly noted!!Cya in the next one!!
Thank you again for watching, I appreciate the feedback as well. See you in the next one for sure. 🙏🏼
The level of respect for Police Officers has declined in 🇨🇦 and I don’t know why. It certainly is not deserved. Time to reverse the attitude of Canadians!
Totally Agree, Randy! Thank you.
Thank you
There has to be a much better balanced approach. Auxiliary and special Constables can take a larger role in community events. Let the Officers go back to being available for what the public wants / needs and expects. Police services need to expand their Auxiliary officers. They are inexpensive and are often much better suited for that role. auxiliary officers are volunteers and are true members of their community. Let’s get more officers doing priority tasks and duties.
That’s a very balanced and appropriate response, I appreciate that input and might expand on that in a future video. Thank you.
Very well states and 💯 common sense! 👏
@@OfficerArsenaultlooking forward to that video. Please consider my suggestion above on that very topic. 🇨🇦Policing needs all the good PR and support it can get, let us help you spread the word and good will from within each of our communities.
Thanks for sharing!! Great video..
Thank you!
Thank you for your insight Officer Arsenault. It provides a lot of overview of policing in TO.
Thank you for the input ✌🏼
Randy as usual you are bang on. Get back to the basics. You can have a CRU like the old days, maybe 4 officers. However they can be dispatched to calls close since they now have GPS. The need for carding is back big time. We all know it works. Enough said.
Thanks for the input 👍🏼
Thank you for your video. Could you explain more about what applicants should focus on, such as volunteering, education, or security jobs? I’d love to see more videos from you. You are an ideal role model and a great inspiration
Hi there, I concentrated on all of these topics in my playlist of how to be a cop, check it out and let me know ✌🏼
Thanks a lot .
While I have great admiration and Support for Police but I just feel we simply do not have enough Police Offers in Toronto... I was shocked to see how strong was the Police presence in Orlando and New York.
While community engagement ia necessary and its a net postive however best desk officers or retired police officers should be hired for such roles.
We must ensure Police officers have a good work & life balance.
I can certainly agree with that. Thank you for the input.
This is the truth and now we have the OG officer representing all of police now on our side, I got robbed at gun point in Newmarket and nothing ever came of it. The police took 1 hour 20minutes to show up I had to call them 4 times to see if they’re coming and the poor dispatcher told me it’s a shift change that’s why there’s no police available. It’s a shame we don’t have stand you’re ground laws
I appreciate the input, certainly not acceptable.
What part of what you said was hypocritical? Did I miss something?
Also, the priority should always be protecting the community. It doesn't come off great when the average working person sees police officers having fun whilst there is a tonne of violence and crime in the area. Your thoughts are in the correct direction.
I understand that police departments are short of staff but that doesn't justify forced overtime. Police officers should be granted their vacations since that's usually the only time that they can truly connect with their family and friends. This should help some officers with their morale.
Thank you for the input! Hypocritical because that style of policing was and is important to me.
@@OfficerArsenault I wouldn't call that hypocritical. It's more like having a balanced view on the subject.
Community Policing is my pet peeve when we are so under staffed.
Very informative as always. Thanks for your valuable views. We get to learn a-lot from your videos.
Policing isn’t as easy as it looks.
Thats what i am constantly learning.
Thanks officer Randy
Thank you as well for watching.
Great video!
Thank you.
100% true! I agree, let cops be cops, let the auxiliaries, and volunteers attend the community events. Sure maybe have 1 cop there too, but the Cram a Cruiser, and local initiatives can be handled by 1 cop and a team of auxiliaries and few volunteers imho. The last thing you want are cops out there, being burnt out and on edge constantly. They need their down time. I firmly believe that. Start making use of the free resources that are available to you, and help coppers be coppers. Let's face it, policing is more reactionary. ( someone breaks the law and cops get called ) We live in an age of Social Media now, so the #LockItOrLoseIt, #DontDriveDistracted, #SlowDownSpeedKills, #TakeItToTheTrack, DontDriveImpaired, #DriveLikeYouGiveaDamn, #DriveToArriveAlive, #DriveLegal etc could be pushed daily to try and get the preventative measures out there.Could you just imagine if people actually drove properly, and obey our traffic laws? There wouldn't be no MVCs, no need for traffic enforcement, our insurance rates would go down, no more people having life altering injuries or worse from MVCs. But we know that will never happen, but if this was pushed daily, if might make a difference to make some people change their driving habits. This might free up police constable time to address the distress calls faster.Just my 2 cents
I appreciate that! I can always tell who watched the full video by the comments lol. Thank you for the support 🙏🏼
I completely agree, but I was also curious about the requirements to become a police officer. Are applicants allowed to wear glasses, or is that a restriction? The information on the website seems a bit unclear.
I know many are different but they do state what is required in terms of uncorrected eyesight.
We all need to return to the basics.
@@AnnaAnnieAnneofGreenGables the basics? There are no basics in policing.
Does that mean carding and beating the crap out of someone while 5 cops are saying 'stop resisiting' aka Rodney King style??? Thank goodness for smart phones.
Also have cops with an education, left right and centre about laws as well. Cops have a hard job and I respect them for that. I wish there was a video on how cops arrest you and use of force.
I’ve made some very basic ones but will keep that in mind. Thank you ✌🏼
How about cops have education prior to hiring. They took the education requirement out for Toronto cops by the way. If a lawyer/prosecutor/judge needs to have an undergraduate degree, a law degree, pass the bar and then work as a lawyer...a cop should at least spend half that time learning the law. But no, you have basic police officers given the 'laws for dummies' course, a week of teaching them hand cuffing, two weeks of driving, etc etc...and viola, you're a cop, here's a gun, car and a badge that gives you almost unlimited power. How messed up is that? A lawyer/judge spends almost a decade learning the law before practicing it but a cop gets the two week special course on law and then given a gun and badge. Maybe if we asked more from cops via requirements, we can actually ask them to do more, instead of doing traffic stops and responding to calls. They can be detectives and actually take on cases and solve them. Just saying.
Back to basics big time ….resources back to the road …
People need a break including cops.. I try my best to keep away from wierdos and I make sure I don’t marry a dude abusive guy so the police won’t need to come to my house. So many dysfunctional people need to stay in jail
Uh ok, thanks for being a woman who's not into abusive men. I think people call that a normal women.
There's a general feeling of mistrust when it comes to police. If there's a bump in the night at my house, and something goes down, I don't want to be worried that the police are going to charge me for defending my family and my house. I don't want to be worried that they're going to pretend to be my friend to get me to speak, only to turn around and use that against me later.
The response times will never be zero - it's neither possible, nor fair, to expect an officer to be able to get on-scene with enough time to make a difference every time. The public should be empowered to be responsible for their own safety, without having to be worried that they are going to be torn to shreds in a nice, warm court room because they didn't do everything exactly correct in the middle of the night, under the stress of a home invasion, for example.
I always say never speak to police - sure, they're not all bad, but they're not all good, either. When you speak to police, you're making a bet that the officer you're dealing with is one of the good ones, except the wager you're making is your freedom.
I appreciate the input.
I think it’s important for police to attend community events because it humanize the police. In my opinion, especially children, will be more willing to approach a police officer in a community setting rather than an emergency situation where a “scary cop” is barking out orders. This of course should not take away from officers doing their traditional duties.
Thank you for the comment ✌🏼
Biological basics to start.
I am not sure. I think it is healthy mentally for police to engage with public a therapy from stress to be with people a little time to unwind serve soup and no drama
Usually the area that is in poverty low income need more policing they have higher crime
Focus .. please serve me soup I am too lazy to serve myself
Cops aren't putting a whole shift in the soup kitchen. They work for a short bit, get the pictures that are needed and bounce. It's for the optics. Real props go to the ones who do this for FREE and spend a whole shift, with no thanks or pat on the back.
@@velmano9191well yes they still put in time even for short time they are busy with life.. smile photo even if you are depressed. I think everybody need a pat in back.
True True True ⬆⬆⬆⬆
Thank you!
Maybe the retired who like to volunteer do the community events serve soup ..
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If you volunteer serving soup can you let me know so I will line up for soup
Funny.. can I say “serve soup yourself to the bum “ funny omg .. I be kick out as a volunteer ..
Can I rant here about dysfunctional people full of drama. I try my best to follow rules.
Note to self Oh fire I better look for my pet cages carrier so I can put them in and save my pets ..
8:16 we need less cops and better trained. More cops with less training is pathetic
Everything can be career damaging when God is dead and every day is Halloween.
I will never call them. My grandson has autism they will shot him. I'll never call them. They are psychopaths.
That is an unfortunate position you are taking. I believe there is a pro-active solution to the dilemma. I am convinced that Officer Arsenault may one day dedicate a video to shed light on this from a Policing perspective.
I done believe that, having said that, more training is certainly required. On top of that; he mobile crisis intervention teams are expanded and I think it’s a good thing. Police don’t always need to show up to all mental health related calls, or certain outbursts. My nephew is autistic and have certainly learned a lot.
I appreciate the comment. I’m glad there are more Mobile Crisis units on the road and that the program is expanding. 🙏🏼
I don't trust any of them. I'll never call 911. You put your life in danger.
Government loves to heap all the blame for their own poor decisions on police services.
They amplify and give credence to the voices of criminals who dislike the police, cut their budgets in response and then complain when officers aren't "community oriented" enough knowing full well that the first thing on the chopping block are non-essential community programs.
This subsequently puts police services in the difficult position you're describing in which they're trying to respond to calls for service AND maintain their community presence and engagement with ever dwindling budgets amidst a recruitment crisis.
Some days I don't know whether to laugh or cry when I come into work 🥲
I appreciate the insight and I certainly agree.
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