The research problem that was investigated in the article was how the use of police tools could stimulate learning through various discourses in police practice. The methodology used in this study involved the collection of data through a field study that entailed extensive interviews and observations. The interviews were conducted where the police officers were undertaking their practice. The analytical lens considered in this study were communities of practice and situated learning.
The sampling was done on uniformed police patrols in the field as they performed their daily duties. It entailed asking questions, taking notes in interviews, and conducting non-participant observations (Lundin & Nuldén, 2007). The results of the study highlighted how the use of certain types of police tools led to constructive discourses among police officers. These conversations are regarded as being essential in the community and entail learning the community about police practice. The article demonstrates how to make the means of performing duties such as police practice open for collective reflection and discussion. The fundamental limitations of the researcher are that his observations might be biased and not objective owing to personal preferences. His assumptions might reflect his views and not the real issues on the ground. He could also be faced with misinformation on the part of the police officers who were not ready to be forthright with the truth.
The article is essential for the training professional because it provides adequate information on how to handle the issue of tools and their use, especially in police practice. It can help the training professional to influence the direction in which discussions about tools and their use will be conducted. It will allow him to instill certain principles and ideas into police practice that could otherwise be difficult to implement. It would also help him engage police officers on pertinent issues concerning their jobs.
Reference
Lundin, J., & Nuldén, U. (2007). Talking about tools–investigating learning at work in police practice. Journal of Workplace Learning, 19(4), 222-239.