Very large agencies and state police/patrols use this model. No matter how much experience or education you have someplace else, you can't be an officer for the NYPD, LAPD, Chicago PD, or most any state patrol unless you complete their academy. With in house academies, the trainee is on the payroll from the first day.
The tape was invented by Japanese chiropractor Kenzo Kase in the 1970s. The U.K. web site for Kinesio tape claims it can alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, relax muscles, enhance performance, and help with rehabilitation as well as supporting muscles during a sporting event.
Groin Strapping. Strapping the groin (or groin taping) can aid healing by applying compression to the area immediately after injury. This is part of the PRICE principles of protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation. A groin support or wrap will also do the job but most team.