Posted on 08/30/2016 11:54:22 AM PDT by simpson96
A California sheriff’s office wants Colin Kaepernick to see firsthand what kind of training they go through. (snip)
“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” Kaepernick told NFL Media. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”
It’s a common policy to place officers on paid leave after they’re involved in a shooting while law enforcement agencies conduct investigations.
But there was one particular comment by Kaepernick that stood out to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office in Oakland, California.
“You can become a cop in six months, and don’t have to have the same amount of training as a cosmetologist, that’s insane,” Kaepernick said in a post-game interview.
A Facebook post by the sheriff’s office called out that comment and invited Kaepernick to come see their training for himself and have an “open dialogue.”
“The (Regional Training Center) is currently in session hosting our 156th and 157th basic police academies,” the post reads. “In addition to the academy, we train thousands of law enforcement officers from throughout the state and country in all aspects of our profession, including use of force.”
(Excerpt) Read more at sacbee.com ...
It's not the length of the course; it's the intensity (or as Indiana Jones said, "it's not the years, Honey, it's the mileage"). I still remember police baton training. We had two guys with padding charging us and we had to use the batons on the back of their knees as they laid into us. For two minutes straight. I Have never been that tired and spent in such a short time in my life. It doesn't sound like a lot but get into a boxing ring for even one minute and try it It's a heart killer. I doubt Kaepernick could handle it without whining.
“Somebody do us all a favor a shut this idiot up”
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If the damned media would stop giving him publicity he WOULD shut up.
It’s beyond me why anyone cares about this guy.
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And when he’s broke, the honey will dump him. Actually since he’s served his purpose, he may already be on his way out.
#FireKapNow
Take him on a third shift Saturday night ride-along... most any place in Oakland will make the point ...
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Put him in a police uniform, and drop him off on 7th street at 10:00 PM.
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Lol.
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