Though it is not often popular to say, it must be acknowledged that certain jobs in law enforcement -- specifically police and corrections officers -- attract personalities with control issues or problems with aggression. This is not meant to suggest that all or even most people who occupy these jobs have these issues, but the appeal of these jobs to people who do have these qualities should be obvious. The essence of such jobs is to maintain order, and in the case of corrections officers it is to exert control over a population of usually compliant but unwilling individuals. For those with an axe to grind, whether consciously or not, this can look like an appealing outlet for aggressive behaviors in a scenario where these behaviors are often required and will seldom, it is assumed, lead to reprimand...
It is possible that simply having Officer Connerly attend a workshop on proper restraint methods did not make the message that his behavior was too aggressive clear enough, but at the same time it should be obvious to a well-adjusted individual when they are causing unnecessary pain to someone else, even when it is their job to control that person. This case indicates the need for stronger controls on law enforcement personnel.
