Police should not play Army, look like Army and act like Army.
And if they do, then get the job done and get back to being a police officer.
“Police should not play Army, look like Army and act like Army.”
Are you saying that police shouldn’t unnecessarily scare bystanders? I can’t argue with that.
> Police should not play Army, look like Army and act like Army. <
This ice cream store owner is wrong because individual cops don’t decide body armor policy. They just do what they’re told, and wear what they’re told to wear. No reason to punish them.
But by golly, you’re 100% correct in the overall sense. I can understand the military ranking system, as it quickly identifies who’s in charge.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t stop there. Many cops today wear award ribbons on their shirts, just like soldiers wear campaign ribbons. And then there’s the service hash marks and the olive drab tactical dress.
Is that such a big deal? Yes, it is. When you dress like a soldier you almost can’t help acting like a soldier. And I don’t want soldiers patrolling my streets. I want professional police officers doing that.
Hey 2 banana. There are cities in this country where the police MUST wear body armor. Armor is a working requirement.
I wouldn’t want to be in a police uniform in New York or Chicago without it. (and think about Baltimore!)
This I agree with. Popo now wants to play army with their tax payer citizens. No go for me.
Amen. Police are such crybabies these days. Being a police officer isn't even in the top 10 most dangerous jobs in this country. When I see police in body armor, my first thought is 'pathetic wanker'.
I’m with you. I don’t like cops looking like soldiers either. And cops are not friends to conservatives. If the left gets some nutty legislation through in the future to persecute it’s enemies, the cops are the tool. If you doubt me I can prove my point immediately. Get your wife or gf mad enough at you to make a false domestic violence charge against you. And watch how fast those cops arrest you and put you in jail. There is zero presumption of innocence there.