Police Officer Suffers from Depression After Enduring Abuse During Training

[webfact]

 

A renowned Facebook page rushes to aid a female police officer who recently posted about her sorrow. The officer has been battling depression for a year due to the impact of her one-year tenure in the police force, which subjected her to both physical and mental abuse during training.

 

On March 24, the influential page shared a post detailing the officer's struggles, urging followers to show support. In her post, the officer revealed the toll her training took on her, recounting instances of physical and verbal abuse inflicted by her instructor, reported Siam Rath.

 

Despite her dedication, she found herself spiraling into depression, unable to sleep and suffering from constant torment.

 

Now, as she reaches her breaking point, she shares her story, expressing gratitude for the support she has received and pleading for an end to such abusive training practices.

 

Fellow officers and supporters have rallied behind her, offering words of encouragement and assistance, determined to ensure she no longer fights alone.

 

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[bkk6060]

Police academy and training should be difficult and stressful. Sounds like she may not have the fortitude and mental strength required to be a cop.

[IvorBiggun2]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The officer has been battling depression for a year due to the impact of her one-year tenure in the police force, which subjected her to both physical and mental abuse during training.

What the heck did she think she was going to be subjected to during training, Ice cream  and holidays???? In her photo she's pictured wearing medal ribbons. WTF were they issued for?

[Korat Kiwi]

Medal ribbons are likely issued out for things like:

 

turning up to work on time, 

Wash hands after using bathroom, 

Ironing uniform

 

A little like the USA forces! (Or the Girl Guides/Boy Scouts) 

 

So many ribbons of which many are not tied into any form of active service. 

 

 

[herfiehandbag]

58 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Police academy and training should be difficult and stressful. Sounds like she may not have the fortitude and mental strength required to be a cop.

 

21 minutes ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

What the heck did she think she was going to be subjected to during training, Ice cream  and holidays???? In her photo she's pictured wearing medal ribbons. WTF were they issued for?

Robust and challenging training is central to basic training in military and paramilitary organisations.

 

There is a fine line between conducting such training and bullying; and there will always be instructors who cross that line, at times inadvertently, at times because they enjoy doing so. It is one of the functions (leadership) of their superiors to ensure that does not happen, and to identify and monitor vulnerable recruits.

[JeffersLos]

And the Thai police are such an honest, caring, warm hearted group of individuals, it's difficult to believe they would do something like this. What did she think she was signing up for?

[sammieuk1]

She should have stuck it out until stage two training the reinforcement of trouser pockets and football results🤔  

[webfact]

Metropolitan Police Bureau investigate Thai policewoman’s abuse
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture of Chontaros Sukdayotin courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A distressing online complaint from a Thai policewoman, newly inducted into the force, has prompted an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Bureau in Thailand. The recruit alleges that she suffered continuous physical and mental abuse during her initial training year, leading to a depressive mental state.

 

A police spokesperson has confirmed the knowledge of the complaint, posted on Sunday evening, and assured immediate assistance and investigation.

 

Royal Thai Police (RTP) Office spokesperson Police Lieutenant General Archayon Kraithong, confirmed today, March 25, that the recruit is currently under the protective care of her family, with no adverse incidents noted. He also acknowledged that the policewoman, holding the rank of lance corporal, was grappling with depression and was under treatment, receiving suitable medication.

 

The investigation, he assured, would be thorough, and swift, and the findings would be made public by the national police office, stated Pol. Lt. Gen. Archayon.

“Depression is not an unfamiliar ailment among police officers, with many undergoing treatment at the Police General Hospital.”

 

The national police office also offers counselling for depression through its Depress We Care Facebook page and a dedicated hotline.

 

Disturbing post

 

The issue came to the fore following a Facebook post by the 25 year old policewoman, Police Lieutenant Corporal Chontaros Sukdayotin. The disturbing post detailed the abuse she had endured during her initial year with the police force, including an incident where her head was accidentally kicked at a camp. The post echoed the tone of a suicide note.

 

Upon her recovery and return to Naresuan camp in Phetchaburi province, she was subjected to continuous physical and mental punishment by her trainers. She spoke of being verbally abused and physically assaulted, with her lower legs beaten with ropes and being commanded to perform headstands. Forced to work night shifts, she was unable to rest as per medical advice, reported Bangkok Post.

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-25

 

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[JoePai]

To paraphrase Admiral David Beatty : "There is something wrong with our Plod"

[Tropicalevo]

5 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Police academy and training should be difficult and stressful. Sounds like she may not have the fortitude and mental strength required to be a cop.

So you really believe that it is OK to beat recruits black and blue?

Unbelievable.

[scorecard]

4 hours ago, herfiehandbag said:

 

Robust and challenging training is central to basic training in military and paramilitary organisations.

 

There is a fine line between conducting such training and bullying; and there will always be instructors who cross that line, at times inadvertently, at times because they enjoy doing so. It is one of the functions (leadership) of their superiors to ensure that does not happen, and to identify and monitor vulnerable recruits.

 

".... bullying; and there will always be instructors who cross that line ...." 

 

True, we had a new NCO training instructor at basic army training (conscription), he had just returned from active war service. He called the whole  platoon onto the parade ground at 3:00 am in the morning, had to be full nude. Temperature was hovering around 5 degrees. No other training staff present.

 

He told all the new recruits to open their legs wide and put both hands on top of their heads.

 

Then he walked along behind each line of men and used a baseball bat up between the legs to hit each boy very hard on his genitals. And if the boy fell down he got a second serving.

 

Next morning the platoon officer was present, several boys got the courage to tell the officer, he was horrified. New training NCO never appeared again and late next day the camp CO came to the barracks, everybody present the CO apologised and said the training NCO had been given a dishonourable discharge with an order he was never to be employed again by the army, police or any sort of security service, and 1 year in a military jail. 

 

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

In her photo she's pictured wearing medal ribbons. WTF were they issued for?

Filling out the application form correctly?

[hotchilli]

58 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

So you really believe that it is OK to beat recruits black and blue?

Unbelievable.

Not beaten black & blue... no that's too much.

But recruits do have to be trained and de-sensitised to what they will face in real life situations.

They're not filling shelves in 7-11.

[eisfeld]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

“Depression is not an unfamiliar ailment among police officers, with many undergoing treatment at the Police General Hospital.”

 

And nobody thinks it's maybe a sign of something being wrong in the training when many police officers start to be depresed?

 

Seems like the police training is pushing people over their limits without being supportive enough. But I'm not surprised that their police education/training regimen is bad when I see the regular education being what it is and looking at the final result of officers.

[Thingamabob]

2 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

So you really believe that it is OK to beat recruits black and blue?

Unbelievable.

In my day we took a lot of stick, day and night. Now it is called abuse, but we never thought of it as such. Just had to toughen up and get through it. 

[NoshowJones]

8 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Police academy and training should be difficult and stressful. Sounds like she may not have the fortitude and mental strength required to be a cop.

What???? In Thailand??

[Classic Ray]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Filling out the application form correctly?

Initial uniform does include two or three medal ribbons, no one knows what for. And the stress of training does lead to depression among some candidates, other students sometimes accompany them for treatment at hospital.

[PETERTHEEATER]

8 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

What the heck did she think she was going to be subjected to during training, Ice cream  and holidays???? In her photo she's pictured wearing medal ribbons. WTF were they issued for?

Commorative medals such as royal birthdays and appointments.

Since they are shown worn on the wrong side I assume the image is a mirror reflection.

[scorecard]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Not beaten black & blue... no that's too much.

But recruits do have to be trained and de-sensitised to what they will face in real life situations.

They're not filling shelves in 7-11.

Bottom line: military and police newbies are well aware they could face some rough situations, however I don't see the need to use words like de-sensitised.

[Grumpy one]

10 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Police academy and training should be difficult and stressful. Sounds like she may not have the fortitude and mental strength required to be a cop.

Nor do most of the police on duty 

[soalbundy]

11 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Police academy and training should be difficult and stressful. Sounds like she may not have the fortitude and mental strength required to be a cop.

Police officers get training?

[proton]

Could be depressed over the fee she had to pay to join up. SIL did the entrance exam, think it was 2010, was told the pass mark was 400k, she failed.

[Tropicalevo]

9 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

In my day we took a lot of stick, day and night. Now it is called abuse, but we never thought of it as such. Just had to toughen up and get through it. 

You were actually beaten with wooden poles as she was?

I am amazed that that is part of police training.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, scorecard said:

Bottom line: military and police newbies are well aware they could face some rough situations, however I don't see the need to use words like de-sensitised.

I thought it was appropriate