Why don't Police 👮 Men wear running shoes?

Derp wrote:

I've never seen a cop I thought could outrun me, regardless of shoes, and I'm barely more than a hobby jogger.

I used to fault criminals for running from the police i.e. on shows like COPS but it's in some ways a totally rational move given how unfit most cops are these days. Sure, if they bring the dogs and choppers, you are done for, but outside of that there is a decent chance you get away.

I respect police but it gets harder and harder every day when they can't even pass a basic fitness test and are collecting $$$$ in salary in pension. I do believe they are more trigger happy today because they don't have the fitness or hand/hand skills to subdue a perp without weapons.

RejectRunner wrote:

They wear them big boy looking church shoes. You ain't catching nobody wearing that, put on some Saucony kinvaras or something SMH. How you except to catch criminals if you look like you're about to go confess your sins.

Then do...in Kenya

Boots look more professional than running shoes, and lookiing like a cop is half of what being a cop is about

.triggered wrote:

Police 👮 Men? Way to be a sexist bigot. You DO realize women can be police offers as well, right?

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jamoptimist wrote:

Exactly. Need to be able to stomp the perps.

Drug Of Choice wrote:

Ever tried kicking a perp in Kinvaras?

Tennis shoes are no good for stomping people's heads in the ground.

.triggered wrote:

Police 👮 Men? Way to be a sexist bigot. You DO realize women can be police offers as well, right?

Footwear doesn't matter if you can't catch people either way.

RejectRunner wrote:

How you except to catch criminals if you look like you're about to go confess your sins.

This is a loaded question. The pigs ARE the criminals.

Because chasing criminals is a small part of the job. The other parts of the job it makes sense to have shoes with protection. Like from someone stomping or running over your foot, glass, needles, etc all play as much into the decision. Cops respond to car accidents, pull people over, go into domestic disturbances, welfare checks, etc.

.triggered wrote:

Police 👮 Men? Way to be a sexist bigot. You DO realize women can be police offers as well, right?

Right but the man has to catch him

Why aren't police cars Ferraris?

ok so if you have any idea running shoes offer no lateral support which as a police officer or anyone else who moves side to side you know this. Yes the cushioning is good but police officers aren't supposed to chase down bad guys. Actually that is a rare occurrence. Do you really think that policeman/women are going to catch someone whilst they wear their 10-12lb bulletproof vest. No! One of the less highly intelligent post that I have read and let me tell you SALTY SARGE would be highly offended by such nonsense.

Joe Falcon, Asbel Kiprop and Ezekiel Kemboi are all cops and could chase you down wearing stiletto high heels.

yea and in American the would be thief would turn around and shoot them. Bad Wiggins stick to UK issues where they club em stay out of stuff you have no idea about. Or better yet commentate on something about running which once again you have no idea. Sleep tight and ask Joe Falcon how many criminals he chases down. NONE! and he doesnt wear running shoes.Have some vegemite on toast before you come up with another silly post like that.

Bad Wigins wrote:

Joe Falcon, Asbel Kiprop and Ezekiel Kemboi are all cops and could chase you down wearing stiletto high heels.

Yeah I'm sure kiprop spends lots of time doing police work..

sad violin wrote:

Bad Wigins wrote:

Joe Falcon, Asbel Kiprop and Ezekiel Kemboi are all cops and could chase you down wearing stiletto high heels.

Yeah I'm sure kiprop spends lots of time doing police work..

Flatfoots wrote:

Why aren't police cars Ferraris?

They are in Dubai.

Run to Dunkin Doughnuts wrote:

That's what the K9 unit is for.

Anyway, I haven't seen many cops who look like they could run well enough for the shoes to make any difference. Especially when they are usually loaded down with gear like a Christmas tree.

How did this thread go beyond one response? Let's face it, law enforcement officers need neither running shoes nor police dogs. They...have...guns. And history has shown that they can use those guns without fear of any negative repercussions, so why not just put a slug in any perpetrator who attempts to flee?

It's not that complicated.

RejectRunner wrote:

They wear them big boy looking church shoes. You ain't catching nobody wearing that, put on some Saucony kinvaras or something SMH. How you except to catch criminals if you look like you're about to go confess your sins.

It won't go on pigs' feet

This thread is ridiculous. Police departments have been purchasing specialized athletic shoes for decades.