The article reports on alarming findings by the Associated Press about the high number of deaths among police recruits during training, revealing at least 29 fatalities over the last decade, primarily due to conditions like heat stroke and dehydration. Ronald Donat's death during a physically demanding training session underscores these concerns. Experts argue that these tragic incidents are largely preventable, suggesting that current training practices are dangerously rigorous and lack adequate oversight, particularly regarding the health risks faced by recruits, many of whom are minorities.
"Training shouldn't have one death, much less 29," said David Jude, highlighting concerns over the necessity for safer training protocols amid a shocking number of fatalities.
"Experts and police advocates were surprised by AP's findings - based on an extensive review of law enforcement deaths, many of the deaths were preventable."
"One hundred minutes after training began that October 2021 morning, he was dead, according to records, raising alarms about the intense physical demands placed on recruits."
"Most died of exertion, dehydration, heat stroke and other conditions tied to intense exercise - often on the first day of training."
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