(December 1, 2014 at 8:09 pm)Chad32 Wrote: I really think we need to get a grip on the police force. Proper training on how to actually diffuse a situation, less military grade gear, and cameras for every single one of them.I agree on the 1st and 3rd points. Especially the cameras. It might keep the overzealous cops in check, while providing supporting evidence when extreme force is legitimately needed.
2nd one, I'm iffy on. The only thing I see is that today the 'typical' blue uniformed cop who pulls out a pistol, when the 'bad guy' pulls out an Uzi... it's like, no contest.
Maybe seeing a cop in full body armor and a shield will give some of those guys a second thought. 
