This is a sad thing.. I do not think it reflects on Law Enforcement as an entity whatsoever..
Having said that there is something I believe always worth repeating.
No one should become a Peace Officer before they are 31...
Thirty one. They need to live in the world without any special privilege or responsibilities. They need to be hired, fired unjustly.. Have their Girlfriend dump them.. They need to have 8 bucks in their pocket with payday a week away. They need to get a ticket for doing something wrong and they need to get a ticket for doing nothing at all.
They need to get the a$$ kicked at least once and to be able to explain why they deserved it..
In other words they need to live their lives as young people..Enjoy a little bit, gain some experience and aspects of maturity which can only come from age.
My prayers are for the Young Officer, The Persons Murdered and all the families..
No recriminations against anyone.
Just great sadness for everyone involved.
W
In a book (I know the difference between books and real life BTW) by RAH “Starship Troopers” had posited a society where only veterans could hold certain jobs.
Further, only *combat vets* were allowed to hold police positions. Why? Well, RAH saw it as necessary - after all they know exactly what happens when you pull the trigger.....