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Seems a little too coincidental and if crime drama TV shows taught me anything they have to be related in some way.
I felt bad for his younger brother (was a sophomore at the time). He was a good kid but had some typical teenage rebellion and attitude but when he came back after his bro’s death, he was really sullen.
Without getting into too much detail, you can only man certain posts without a weapon, and those posts blow chunks.
First off you know nothing about me, many in the military are not soldiers...and who said cops are at war with citizens? Your whole statement is ignorant.
Agree, that would be a benefit...I know some cities/counties around Cleveland, OH, required you to live in the city that hired you as a police officer. I am sure like anything though, there are probably loop holes.
I never compared it as the same thing...maybe I could of worded it better, but my point was I would rather be in Afghanistan for a year and would feel safer, than being a police officer in a large city.
I read some of the replies from the video of the older man who was injured, it said he was in the hospital but was alert, hopefully he’s OK. Tough watching how violent they are treating people who aren’t any threat, it’s just horrible.
And there are so many simple data proven ways to reduce violent interactions between cops and civilians. That’s a win-win for both parties. Yet so many departments still refuse to adopt them. LA is just now saying they will give officers de-escalation training, crowd control training and mental health training. Also known as basic #### that should have been mandatory to begin with.
It was an opinion, not a statistic, but curious what statistic you are referring to?bigmarc27 said:
That is a start at least...agree, can't believe that is not mandatory around the country.
As a teacher, we are often being forced to adopt new practices that have been researched to improve outcomes. It’s far from perfect and their are politics involved but even with a powerful union, we regularly adopt new procedures that are more work for the teachers but will supposedly result in better outcomes. We’ve all had de-escalation training, training for safe restraints, how to beat protect a group of kids if attacked abt an armed gunman and other things that one wouldn’t even think teachers would need. It’s baffling the police nationwide aren’t forced to all follow best practices and adhere to data supported solutions.
Mayor issued a statement that he is 75 and in serious condition. Sounds like city first said the man tripped and fell but now the 2 cops have been suspended without pay.
Yet people still wonder whether mandatory body cams are a good idea. If this incident wasn't recorded what are the odds the city would be sticking with the "tripped and fell" story?
All 57 members of the Buffalo Emergency Response Team has resigned in solidarity for the 2 officers suspended. They are still cops, just no longer the ERT.
Right. I saw someone ask with all these videos of police attacking citizens, how come politicians aren’t doing anything about it? My response is HYPOTHETICALLY, what can they do? The cops have all the weapons and power. That’s tough to take on. What if the cops unilaterally say no to massive reforms? Who is going to actually be able to hold them responsible when they have a monopoly on force?
Yes and my last post should have a warning that it’s hypothetical in nature. It’s just the same worry we (as a country) had when creating the role of President. How do we ensure peaceful transition of power? How do we ensure those with make believe power (the law) can enforce their will on those with the actual power?
Defund the police
Armed officers. We need more units with more specific training. We absolutely need heroes specifically trained to risk their lives by entering violent situations. We also need heroes specifically trained to enter non-violent situations.
Just to be clear, my suggestions were actually policy changes being discussed in Minneapolis by their city council. But you probably already knew that.
routine traffic stop
I just wanted a safe place to express my thoughts.
This is the rule where I live. Want to work on the police force you have to prove residence in this community. Only know this because of a friend that's a cop, him and his wife can't move because of his job.
I was agreeing with the bolded words you used. You said you were a teacher and don't feel able to speak freely, that must be a horrible feeling and I taught math for 3 years, I understand not wanting to abide by the "mantra".
Who do you send?desert rose said:
I had the opportunity to try a FATS (firearms training simulator) with several scenarios. One was a parking lot traffic stop, one was a school active shooter, one was a DV call at a home. Each had several points at which you were face with possible use of weapons upon you. Shoot or not? I found it to be incredibly difficult to get it right. I basically got killed every time. So hard to correctly assess the situation in such a short period of time.
