Can anyone think of any traits OTHER than physical fitness & strength that

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police officers require? With police nowadays so trigger happy on the Taser - where a subject is subdued from a distance - physical strength is less of an issue than in the past. Even peaceful protesters and confused, psychotic Polish airline passengers are merrily tasered by police. Its a sign of the times, I guess.

I think there is much more to this vocation than some sexist men would have us believe.

What traits do cops need to be successful at their job?
What areas of policing might women excel in, and why?

[k_la_27]

Emotional strength e.g seeing accident scenes and just accepting it as part of you job

[jelesais2000]

Police officers need judgment most of all. They need analytical skills to assess situations they face. They need to care about people and the law--nurturing instincts are good for this, and yes ladies, I think men can nurture too. They need to be able to handle stress and uncertainty. And they could realize that they set an example. All of these traits are found, to some degree, in men and women. How well developed they are depends on the individual. The more one has, and the better they're developed should help with one's success in law enforcement. Unfortunately, some of those traits are considered weakness. Of course, knowing what officers face every day, some are bound to develop defenses to keep from going crazy.

[No Requerdo]

A good memory,
and the ability to get familiar with thier surroundings quickly.
Oh, and good driving skills, hand / eye coordination.