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Training currently seems to actively preclude deescalation. This makes me skeptical that anyone currently within the organizations could adequately discern who
by ultrarunner 6y ago
Training currently seems to actively preclude deescalation. This makes me skeptical that anyone currently within the organizations could adequately discern who else within their organization deserves the privilege to be armed.
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2016/09/11/Weirton-fired-officer-who-did-not-fire-at-man-with-gun/stories/201609090080 https://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2016/09/11/Weirton...
- mydongle 6y agoYou're right to be skeptical, as I am. In any case, since we can't change people, the best we can do is change laws and create systems that disincentivize bad behavior. Starting by taking away Qualified Immunity seems to be a good move.