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One Praise be to God that the young GI survived. For both their sakes.

Civilian Peace Officers are subject to errors under stress just like everyone else. Sometimes there are terrible consequences, that is unfortunate, not a reason to condemn. They are constantly being compromised by the political process and their leadership. It is a wonder at times they can more or less function. They need training, guidance, supervision, direction and most importantly good leadership like everyone else. Further they need knowing support and encouragement not the phony "We Support Law Enforcement" Sticker political garbage but one on one encouragement and acknowledgement that what they do has meaning and their contribution is valued. That is the responsibility of the community, the people hiring and paying them. But, just remember when you’re terrifically stressed and or all amped up during a dangerous event it is hard to keep it all together each and every time. We have allowed the Media and people with political agendas to create such a vision of danger beyond reason that the Officers are constantly being kept in an unreasonably high state of stress. This contributes to overreaction and generally makes their lives miserable. It also likely decreases rather than increases their safety.

I would bet if we were not such a legalistic society the Officer would have already apologized to the young man and would be at his bedside doing what he can for him and his family.

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"I would bet if we were not such a legalistic society the Officer would have already apologized to the young man and would be at his bedside doing what he can for him and his family"

amen to that I know if it was me that is what I would do lawyers be damned. I don't know of this deputy is a good person or a JBT at this point however the training and policies that some departments have gone to encourages JBT mindset sometimes

Another contributing factor is when the Politicians rely on the do more with less philosophy. And do not supply adequate manpower or equipment or training for that matter.

Civilian Peace Officers are subject to errors under stress just like everyone else. Sometimes there are terrible consequences, that is unfortunate, not a reason to condemn. They are constantly being compromised by the political process and their leadership. It is a wonder at times they can more or less function. They need training, guidance, supervision, direction and most importantly good leadership like everyone else. Further they need knowing support and encouragement not the phony "We Support Law Enforcement" Sticker political garbage but one on one encouragement and acknowledgement that what they do has meaning and their contribution is valued. That is the responsibility of the community, the people hiring and paying them. But, just remember when you’re terrifically stressed and or all amped up during a dangerous event it is hard to keep it all together each and every time. We have allowed the Media and people with political agendas to create such a vision of danger beyond reason that the Officers are constantly being kept in an unreasonably high state of stress. This contributes to overreaction and generally makes their lives miserable. It also likely decreases rather than increases their safety.

I would bet if we were not such a legalistic society the Officer would have already apologized to the young man and would be at his bedside doing what he can for him and his family.

You've never dealt with a Bad Cop have you? Yes many actually most are just persons wanting to earn their wages and live life as we all do. They are honorable cops doing a rough job. I respect them for it.

Some others however {a small minority} when the belt goes around their waist they actually change personalities. These are not good persons to start with. When police belt with weapon and badge are added they become a menace to their fellow officers and a free society. Many like this are also a menace to their family as well. It is unfortunate some such as these are in uniform because of political connections not political pressures except on their supervisors who can not fire them.

I've only met personally one bad cop in my life. He was a family member. He would just assume beat you half to death with his fist or night stick as to look at you if he arrested you. He would gladly run you off a bridge in pursuit and then go get dough nuts to celebrate his profound achievement. He lived his private life in constant fear and parinoia from worrying about all the people he had purposely and with enjoyment done wrong.

We have a legal process and hopefully in this case justice and truth will prevail.

BTW IF the Cop actually did what he is accused of No he doesn't want to apologize as such cops see themselves as being above the law.