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How do you fix this?

Lutherf

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The "social justice" crowd is fine and dandy demanding a conviction of a cop based on a video of part of an incident. They don't ask for an investigation or the application of the same laws they demand for themselves. The "know" what they know and nothing else matters. Then you have an incident like this - 404 Page Not Found

Police say five people attending a candlelight vigil in for a man killed in west Baltimore were shot when a gunman opened fire on the crowd.
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Police say during the vigil, a gunman walked into the crowd and started shooting. Moses says witnesses weren't able to give police a description of the shooter.

You've got 25 or so people standing right there and nobody saw anything as FIVE people got shot?

The cops can't fix that. The government can't fix that. Protests and shutting down freeways can't fix that.

I'll tell you this though, if the people that can fix that choose to fix it then maybe there's be less videos for everyone to get outraged over.
 
How do you fix this?
distribute more guns, of course
because we all know that a good guy with a gun will stop a bad guy with a gun
just like in dallas this week
 
During an attempt to make an arrest, is a time when a policeman sometimes uses deadly force.

In Minnesota, the driver being stopped did not keep his hands on the top of the steering wheel.

Community education/training of people in the process of being arrested, or a traffic stop, seems it would decrease police shootings..

Also people being arrested sometimes use that time to argue the case, or to justify their innocence. Arguing with the police who are making an arrest, creates a situation in which misunderstandings can occur.

Police could probably use more training in handling the expressions of fear and anger, of a person being arrested,


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Police could probably use more training in handling the expressions of fear and anger, of a person being arrested,


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What do you suggest? Should they hand out pacifiers?


While it would be an obvious violation of civil rights I'd sure like to see a web page set up where the cops get to post their body camera footage of some of the engagements they run into. If people had half an idea of the utter bull**** cops run across for the most minor of offenses maybe they'd get a clue. Unfortunately, I suspect that if such a thing were done we'd then see even more stupidity as the idiots come out of the woodwork trying to get their 15 min of fame on "copcam.com".
 
One problem is that during an encounter with the police, police give instructions, and expect the instructions to be followed.

Many young people who have encounters with the police, are not good at following directions. Many encounters with police involve people who are intoxicated, to some extent, or another. Either alcohol, prescription drugs, Marijuana or other drugs.

Police training in handling people who have difficulty following directions might be helpful. Perhaps special units to be called in, like hostage negotiation, for encouners wit people who are not following directions..


"A suburban Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black motorist was reacting to the man's gun, not his race, the officer's attorney said Saturday

Minneapolis attorney Thomas Kelly told Fox News that St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez said that Philando Castile failed to comply with a "do not move" order, which led to Yanez opening fire.

In addition, police scanner audio appears to indicate Yanez telling Dispatch he was pulling the car over because Castile fit the description of a wanted suspect in a armed robbery that took place a few days prior. The officer briefly describes Castille before exiting his cruiser"

Officer who shot Minnesota man reacted to gun, not race, lawyer says | Fox News


Is there a hesitation for police to call for back-up when encountering people who are failing to follow reasonable instructions? Is there an idea in police work, that each officer should be able to impose instructions to be followed in encounters?





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This is a Link to information about Gavin Eugene Long, Baton Rouge shooter of 2 policemen, one Sheriff Deputy..


Gavin make the point that we celebrate Independence day, and should also celebrate African American liberation. Do demonstrations without violence work?


Gavin Eugene Long: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com



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