I think they have forgotten who pays their wages. I think they have forgotten why they have a job. I know their jobs are tough. I know that they can get disillusioned. They need to become reaffirmed in why they are doing this line of work. They still work for the people of the city.
It is easy to be above the law when you control it. The public is now the Public Enemy. They are the Law Enforcers. They are the Law. They are the Enforcers.
It is the police’s streets. Trump has given them military weapons, he will pardon anyone who doesn’t follow the constitution in the name of “law & order” and told the police to crack their heads on the door when putting them in the squad car. We have voted to allow the police to have the streets, it is a little late to go back on that now.
After my discharge from military service in 1972, among the very few jobs being offered to veterans were police officer or something-related, like minimum-wage security guard.
For my part, I had my fill of fighting a war in 1969. All I could see was, working in law enforcement was continuing to fight a war for the rest of my life. I felt that I had more important things to do with my life, than endlessly confront and fight.
There are several factors that add to the issues between the public and the police. First of all, far too much military equipment is now in the hands of police. This includes the sound machines that will damage hearing, tanks in small towns, and uniforms designed to make people afraid. Military veterans are heavily recruited by police departments, but they are not given the proper training – police should NOT act like soldiers (and frankly too many of the US soldiers have gotten far too violent).
.There was a news report about plans to bring down violence in Chicago by having the police become more involved with the community. The problem with this is how officers are reviewed, which affects their possibility for promotions. If you are working with the community, you aren’t issuing tickets or making arrests – those numbers are VERY important to an officer’s future. Don’t know how you can measure community involvement, and I bet if crime goes down significantly, the number of police will be cut because “we don’t need them anymore”.
Sadandconfused9 over 6 years ago
I think they have forgotten who pays their wages. I think they have forgotten why they have a job. I know their jobs are tough. I know that they can get disillusioned. They need to become reaffirmed in why they are doing this line of work. They still work for the people of the city.
Masterskrain Premium Member over 6 years ago
Just more of Herr Drumpf’s brownshirts and Gestapo.
superposition over 6 years ago
An issue and a url that should not exist in a democratic republic.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_wall_of_silence
Strawberry Hellcat: Gair I gall, ffon I’r anghall over 6 years ago
It is easy to be above the law when you control it. The public is now the Public Enemy. They are the Law Enforcers. They are the Law. They are the Enforcers.
Mr. Blawt over 6 years ago
It is the police’s streets. Trump has given them military weapons, he will pardon anyone who doesn’t follow the constitution in the name of “law & order” and told the police to crack their heads on the door when putting them in the squad car. We have voted to allow the police to have the streets, it is a little late to go back on that now.
Daniel Jacobson over 6 years ago
After my discharge from military service in 1972, among the very few jobs being offered to veterans were police officer or something-related, like minimum-wage security guard.
For my part, I had my fill of fighting a war in 1969. All I could see was, working in law enforcement was continuing to fight a war for the rest of my life. I felt that I had more important things to do with my life, than endlessly confront and fight.
Nantucket Premium Member over 6 years ago
There are several factors that add to the issues between the public and the police. First of all, far too much military equipment is now in the hands of police. This includes the sound machines that will damage hearing, tanks in small towns, and uniforms designed to make people afraid. Military veterans are heavily recruited by police departments, but they are not given the proper training – police should NOT act like soldiers (and frankly too many of the US soldiers have gotten far too violent).
.There was a news report about plans to bring down violence in Chicago by having the police become more involved with the community. The problem with this is how officers are reviewed, which affects their possibility for promotions. If you are working with the community, you aren’t issuing tickets or making arrests – those numbers are VERY important to an officer’s future. Don’t know how you can measure community involvement, and I bet if crime goes down significantly, the number of police will be cut because “we don’t need them anymore”.
Librarylady over 6 years ago
Used to be called peace officers… the militarization of police departments certainly doesn’t help the situation.