5 cops choking a dude selling loosies falls where? Instantaneous test'one filled battleground, apparently.

some loose - you might try reading Brook's entire article [part deleted.]

Given the rare stresses David Brooks describes, are there daily or weekly occasions for police, as a group and individually, to look at the stresses they are under, to acknowledge them, to hear from leaders who empathize but will not tolerate bad or impulsive behavior?

In other words, are they psychologically healthy and if not, are there regular, routine accepted ways to get there? Or is it "Buck up and take it, buddy, or you don't belong in this outfit?" A culture built around the masculine prerogative.

Men also have a feminine side, for lack of a better term for an aversion to violence. Are policemen willing to recognize and/or develop these feelings in themselves and pay attention to them when they're on the job and in a crisis? Do they get specific training in doing specifically that? Would a sergeant, in closing a daily briefing, remind them to respect their inner feelings and be mindful?

Joe:

Most if not all departments offer Psychological counseling. It is up to the individual officers to use it.

As to your other questions, I can't say. I've been out of law enforcement for too long, but my gut tells me the answers are No.