[jboot]

Vests are part of the problem along with selective fire weapons, masks and other ninja gear. It breeds a paranoid and aggressive mindset that is in no way compatible with the age-old motto "to protect and serve."

We need community police, not jacked-up ninjas. If an officer thinks that he "needs" an M4 and body armor, he's doing it wrong. If areas are so dangerous that officers "need" military gear to police them, then the whole department is doing something wrong.

[Steve Newton]

Oh my

One of my pet complaints

I NEVER want to see an officer with his face covered

If he is undercover he should not be working that detail.

No no

I want to know who you are