[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Here is a great moment in television that explains why police sometimes shoot people when it doesn't seem necessary.

Too Late You're Dead Blue Bloods - YouTube

[DeanFL]

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I must say - personally I find it so hard to believe what the police and all LEOs are going thru these days. We've all seen the videos from the 'affected cities' - LEOs in an area, sometimes surrounded by "peaceful demonstrators". With bricks, flaming molotov cocktails, stones - you name it - being thrown at them.

I would NEVER want to have a friend or family be a 'Law Enforcement Officer' under these horrible conditions. In most every one of these areas - the Gov, Mayor, Council DOES NOTHING and paralyzes Law & Order. It is truly disgusting. And worse - IF Nov 3rd DOES NOT 'go their way' - our country will probably be ablaze.
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The police have. tough job. The mob attacking them from the front and politicians stabbing them in the back.

[Red White & Blue]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

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And worse - IF Nov 3rd DOES NOT 'go their way' - our country will probably be ablaze.
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I honestly don't think so, someone forcefully will not let it happen...

[camaguey48]

Originally Posted by John41

The police have. tough job. The mob attacking them from the front and politicians stabbing them in the back.

Thank them every chance you get.

[Stu from NYC]

Horrible they get no backing.

[davem4616]

I suspect that the cities where the rioting has been going on will likely find it far more difficult to recruit police, and they may see existing officers, with minimal seniority, leave to go elsewhere

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by davem4616

I suspect that the cities where the rioting has been going on will likely find it far more difficult to recruit police, and they may see existing officers, with minimal seniority, leave to go elsewhere

Agreed.
In order to attract replacements for the experience ones that leave they will have to offer a higher starting salary and benefits.

[justjim]

I have friends and several relatives who are or have been Policemen. I have sat down with some of them and all of them say the same thing. There are “bad apples” within police departments and the answer is to do a better job of weeding them out during the “vetting process.”. Those are their words. They all agree changes need to be made in the hiring process and also in training. It won’t happen over night but I believe it has already started in some places. Politicians will spin this to suit their constituents both left and right. That’s what they do.

[ajbrown]

One of my favorite scenes, IMO Danny waited too long here:

Blue Bloods: The Greater Good - Grand Jury Testimony | MRCTV

[jebartle]

Too bad the focus is on some bad apples, so many good ones.

[Two Bills]

I was watching some of the videos of protest and rioting against the police, and one of them literaly had me burst out laughing.
A group were throwing stuff at passing cars, and generally being a pain.
They hit one car, which stopped, turned and came back to them.
First thing one of the girls shouted out was "Call the Police!" "Call the Police!!"

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Edjkoz

If these criminals would simply listen to the police. Stop, put their hands up and cooperate. If they run into a cop with an attitude, they’ll be alive and able to handle it with their lawyer later.

Why is this so hard for some people?

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Why is this so hard for some people?

A few things...
Before I respond to your post. I hear nobody on this forum OR anywhere condemning police in general. YET, you folks lay that on everyone as if the were under attack. I have supported the police with money, time, and actions for over 50 years, and still do...certainly much more than those on here who profess such undying support (I am sure many are sincere)... sort of like supporting vets and enabling those who steal from them.

But to respond directly.....you folks speak of the adreline running in a police officer, yet NEVER mention that same fluid in a black man suddenly in the defense. Doesn't mean they don't deserve a lot of what happens, but you folks don't even think if black people as human, having similar or wise fears.

If I am harsh, I apologize, and sincere apology to those who are sincere, but recent events have proven to me beyond a doubt that this forum is infected with so many false and phoney patriots and police supporters.

[Edjkoz]

Originally Posted by Bucco

A few things...
Before I respond to your post. I hear nobody on this forum OR anywhere condemning police in general. YET, you folks lay that on everyone as if the were under attack. I have supported the police with money, time, and actions for over 50 years, and still do...certainly much more than those on here who profess such undying support (I am sure many are sincere)... sort of like supporting vets and enabling those who steal from them.

But to respond directly.....you folks speak of the adreline running in a police officer, yet NEVER mention that same fluid in a black man suddenly in the defense. Doesn't mean they don't deserve a lot of what happens, but you folks don't even think if black people as human, having similar or wise fears.

If I am harsh, I apologize, and sincere apology to those who are sincere, but recent events have proven to me beyond a doubt that this forum is infected with so many false and phoney patriots and police supporters.

While I disagree with you, you’re certainly entitled to your opinion but criminals of all colors cause the same problems for themselves. You can call it an adrenaline rush if you like but it’s still a major cause of what happens during an arrest. No matter what your color, if Fight the officer or you go for a weapon, it’s not going to turn out well