The Economist magazine, based in the UK and focusing on economic and global political issues, is probably not the first place I’d go to look for relevant insigh

The Economist magazine, based in the UK and focusing on economic and global political issues, is probably not the first place I’d go to look for relevant insights on local policing practices in the US. We never see links to professional trade publications or to coherent advocacy groups on either side of the debate. They might actually know and be able to contribute something. That said, erring on the side of supporting public servants serving the public seems like common sense. No mention of the military to police career track in the article. There are many good things about those who served in the military moving into a local policing function...discipline, valor, sacrifice, loyalty, the basic martial values. But the military trains for a “we” v. “they” mentality deeply drilled into the minds of those who serve. When “they” are actively trying to kill you, that’s a very wise thing to do. Undrilling that into a “we” vs. offending “we” mindset that local police must internalize takes some time and effort, but must pay dividends in the long run...