[neverdem]

From my experience, this officer is part of a distinct minority of LEOs. His attitude is condescending and patronizing at best. He is part of the problem.

From knowing a fair number of members of the NYPD his views are preponderant. He's a cop in the capitol of Ohio and what I believe is a medium size city. He must be politically correct.

My impression is that this is an urban vs. rural phenomena, with the battle being decided by the "soccer moms" in the suburbs.

[buccaneer81]

He's a cop in the capitol of Ohio and what I believe is a medium size city. He must be politically correct.

He's as PC as they come in Columbus. I work with many CPD officers. Their opinion is almost uniform. The cops can't be there. Law abiding citizens can prevent tragedies. Pat Barr is very much the exception to the rule.