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I can tell you about the Seattle area...
The cops here tend to take advantage of their power. A few months ago a woodcarver was shot and killed. The man was not facing the police, and couldn't hear them- he had his headphones in! The man hadn't threatened anyone with the knife, was not doing anything illegal... And that's just one example. I've seen police turn on their sirens and lights just to get ahead of traffic. |
Police here seem to do their jobs right, but someimes they just folllow one person,waiting for them to mess up. Sometimes hey stay in one spot or the same reason.
Ir could beworse... |
I personally have not had any confrontations with our police.
I was brought up to respect them. No doubt much must depend on various circumstances. when I see programmes where the police are involved-- such as the recent student protests-- I thought the Police had a very difficult task keeping control. I dislike this "KETTLING" that I hear of where crowds are forced into a specific area and not allowed out. That can end in disaster. Times surely are changing. They have to deal with drunks who have been binge drinking and totally out of control. Not an easy job. what I really dislike is the recent use of using TAZER guns to immobilize someone they want to arrest or STOP from some criminal activity. chasing stolen cars. I think that in itself causes Accidents and often the thief takes a car for the fun of the chase. I do believe that here in UK we are tending to follow some American ways of policing in some circumstances. pepper spray?!! ever since 9/11 the terrorist threat has changed much of the police activities I am sure. making raids on suspects homes etc. The border agency does raids on premises where illegal immigrants are working. Obviously there must be lots I do not know about but I still like to see a policeman on the streets. we do have a lot of CTV cameras that watch our every move. |
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Umm that seems really awful. But to KILL HIM?!! What was he supposed to have done? |
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I did wonder why you were asking the question. It sounds bad to me. are you yourself or your family OKAY? |
By the way....
I would like to show you some examples of the brutality & the oppression of the Sudanese police...... The nearest example is from yesterday.......the Sudanese criminal police suppressed a peaceful procession for an opposition party (the Umma party) , also the police troops assaulted & hit many of the party members brutally.........in this link you can see some photos for the innocent victims: http://www.sudaneseonline.com/cgi-bi...msg=1293239279 hereunder you can find further details about this criminal incidence: Sudanese police beat, gas opposition: party officials | Reuters Allvoices.com - External Link |
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i think it was due to some nasty accidents that occurred with police rushing with roofs blazing thou they were not dispatched at the time. |
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