“To Protect and to Serve”
I remember that old motto the police ‘used’ to have. I say ‘used to’ as I remember their training ‘target pictures’ a few years ago they went to. You remember, the ones with ordinary looking citizens holding guns - very old people, kids, 9-month looking pregnant women. It was called something like ‘no-hesitation’ targets.
I also remember going to ‘stun guns’ as a less lethal way to control citizens that were ‘threats’. Didn’t turn out that way. Stun-guns became something to prod citizens who didn’t act fast enough to commands. Shootings of citizens appeared to increase.
I totally respect and commend the GOOD officers we have. I wish there were more of them.
I blame the breakdown on our society breakdown, including police training and militarization of the police department. The ‘protect and serve’ has become an army of the certain powers mentality. ESPECIALLY since they are standing by and allow mobs to attack citizens now. That is just insane. I get it.
It is no secret there have been/are corruption in all government departments, including police departments.
Which is all the more reason, we as citizens, need to ensure our involvement in policing all government departments. We trusted for too long. We need to ensure those good police can come forward and be protected as whistle blowers - and ensure JUSTICE.
We also need to be involved in ensuring our own rights as citizens be respected and honored. Too many of us, me too, has not got involved either because of personal reasons or not knowing what to do.
Bringing change is one of the hardest things to do. But we know change is coming. So we need to make sure it is all the right changes. God help us.
Yes.
Sir, if you do not understand your rights, raise your right hand......Very well, you are under arrest.