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rhino · 04-07-2008

Before I launch my rant, I want to say two things:

1. This is not a criticism of any individual who happens to be a police officer.

2. I realize that the training opportunities for non-law enforcement civilians are greater in both number and diversity now than at any time in the past, and I appreciate it!

Given that . . .

On another public (i.e. not LEO-only) forum, I just read an announcement for yet another class that looked interesting, but it was only for cops and military. Each time I see something like that when it's obvious it's not something that should be confidential, it irritates me. It also continues to add to the ever-widening "us vs. them" attitude that exists on both sides, but is fueled far more vigorously on the LEO side (in my opinion).

How do you guys feel about LEO-only classes?

How would it be received if a class were offered, but people who are police officers were specifically disqualified?

At the very least, when something like this has restricted access (regardless of the merits thereof), the least they could do is not advertise it in places where the vast majority of readers will not be elligible to attend.

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rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,898	No badge? You're NOT Welcome. Before I launch my rant, I want to say two things: 1. This is not a criticism of any individual who happens to be a police officer. 2. I realize that the training opportunities for non-law enforcement civilians are greater in both number and diversity now than at any time in the past, and I appreciate it! Given that . . . On another public (i.e. not LEO-only) forum, I just read an announcement for yet another class that looked interesting, but it was only for cops and military. Each time I see something like that when it's obvious it's not something that should be confidential, it irritates me. It also continues to add to the ever-widening "us vs. them" attitude that exists on both sides, but is fueled far more vigorously on the LEO side (in my opinion). How do you guys feel about LEO-only classes? How would it be received if a class were offered, but people who are police officers were specifically disqualified? At the very least, when something like this has restricted access (regardless of the merits thereof), the least they could do is not advertise it in places where the vast majority of readers will not be elligible to attend.