15 a day. In one American city. Over a decade ago.
Are you still finding it hard to believe an average of 100 a day across a whole country?
Read the book: Rise of the Warrior Cop. It explains how the politicians and police got us where we are now, and what needs to be done for reform.
Yes.
Here in the Indianapolis area; we have our druggies trained to kill themselves!
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