Interesting portrayal of police work

Rating: 8/10 (8 October 2001)

Training Day is a dynamic film about the darkest and most intense side of police work. The moral dilemnas and predicaments that arise for the aspiring narcotics officer are real problems that officers must face at times. The movie portrays how some officers find themselves in the "underworld" environment, without ever planning to enter it.
The scene in the car, after they do the felony stop on the teenagers, shows how a seemingly strong-minded cop might be manipulated and it all starts there.
I was also impressed by the realism as far as police work. The way the suspects refuse to cooperate, the artificial respect of the dealers with the cops, the drug sell hunting, the drug swallowing, the language, etc.
If you're a law enforcement officer, especially a patrol cop, this is a REQUIRED viewing.
Let's remember that as extreme as the film might seem, most of it happens regularly in the big cities. Enjoy.