Police Officers Willingly Shocked by a Stun Gun

In order for candidates to join the police force they have to go through rigorous training. This training includes being subjected to pepper spray in the face and being shocked by a TASER stun gun. They do this so that they know what these things feel like so that they can more accurately determine when to use these tools. Each officer that has been subjected to these weapons can attest to how painful they are. So, why would police officers offer to be shocked intentionally when it isn't required?

One police department in Wisconsin has been trying to raise money for the Special Olympics. One after one they have lined up to take a high voltage jolt straight to their chest. Though the officers are in pain, they know it is for a good cause. Oddly enough, people have been very eager to contribute money to see these civil servants subject themselves to such pain.

There are some people in positions of authority who have questioned whether this sort of charitable act is proper. The biggest problem they have is that TASER International has advised that shots to the chest should be avoided if possible for health reasons. However, this didn't slow the number of officers stepping forward to contribute their bodies to charity.

I think that this is quite amazing. When people offer themselves for charity, especially when there are pain and health risks involved, they really show how bright the spirit of humanity can be. This story is very inspiring and it would be great if more people would be willing to contribute charitably to their communities. Electroshock devices don't need to be involved, but it would be great if people would get involved with other people who need help.