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This mindset is exactly what's wrong with policing in America. Every single part of training seems to be designed for worst case scenarios. There's no room for
by debaserab2 9y ago
This mindset is exactly what's wrong with policing in America. Every single part of training seems to be designed for worst case scenarios. There's no room for common sense or judgment.
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- blt 9y agoBecause if you consider average case scenarios, logic will inevitably force you to make a choice: what percentage of cops should die during their career? The police chiefs decided the answer is zero. That leads to extreme aggressive tactics. Too bad the owners of mines, oil rigs, logging operations, etc. don't share a similar concern for their employees' lives.
- valuearb 9y agoMost cops never get shot at their entire career. Cops are far more likely to die of heart-attacks, cancer, and a dozen other causes than to be killed in the line of duty. Being a cop isn't much more dangerous than the average jobs.
- jessaustin 9y agoIf "zero" were really the decision, they wouldn't be involved with made-up crimes like drug possession. Mining, logging, etc. certainly make trade-offs, but at least the trade-off is between safety and the viability of the business. The trade-offs that cops have made are between safety and indefensible political goals.