Maybe it's all the coverage that these particular incidents are attracting. Maybe we're noticing it more. Perhaps it really is starting to become a thing. Whatever the issue, a conversation must be had regarding police brutality and excessive use of force.
This morning on my news feed, I've seen two incidents of excessive use of force on citizens. It isn't even 10 AM EST. Last year: Darren Wilson and Michael Brown; Daniel Pantaleo and Eric Garner. Nevermind the horrifying NYT video of the Walter Scott shooting earlier this week.
The two I am referring to are: https://www.reddit.com/r/news/comments/32353i/17_year_old_brutally_assaulted_by_police_officer/
I am prior military. I do not like the police. I think cops these days are far too eager to pull the trigger and resort to violence. Is their job really so traumatic that they're so quick for rash measures? What do you guys think? Is it becoming a problem?
I will never be one to side with the police. They know the risks of their job. They signed up for this. If they don't like it, find another job. That doesn't explicitly give you the right to beat up on people or kill them. Who are you, cop?
No, it's not becoming a problem, it's been a problem for a long time and most people are just noticing it now for the first time. The ability to record police all the time has brought/bringing a big change in the process of policing and the consciousness of the average citizen.I think cops these days are far too eager to pull the trigger and resort to violence. Is their job really so traumatic that they're so quick for rash measures? What do you guys think? Is it becoming a problem?
I am neither. I don't like "current military". But vets more often than not seem to get it. I have always wondered what it is like to be a vet. But I never wish for a better understanding of what it means to be a soldier.I am prior military. I do not like the police.
We have no way of really knowing. Certain (poor) areas get certain reputations as do their police departments. We need better metrics and body cameras. Ultimately, violent crime in the U.S. is going down, which is better than what happened in the 80's or 90's.
Look at this: http://www.nj.com/cumberland/index.ssf/2015/04/watch_new_video_appears_to_show_vineland_police_pu.html Do you SEE THIS? You can clearly see the K9 nibbling on the man!! What else must happen? This was March 31st, A WEEK AGO.