>> “Keeping officers safe is the most important responsibility of the police.” <<
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If that is true, then it is imperitive that we disband all police departments, as they have come loose from their founding purpose.
Ah, your are right - they have come loose from the original purpose! Maybe as folks have stated earlier in this post, they are money changers with benefits!
Seems that over time both politicians and police become the antithesis of the public desires.
I don't know if it's true, but it is what many police departments say is their most important consideration.