What part of the 99% are friends with the 1%

https://www.revealnews.org/article/these-police-officers-were-members-of-extremist-groups-on-facebook/

The conversation as of late has been that only about 1% of police officers are bad. However, what do you say about the 99% who know about the heinous deeds of the 1% and never report them? Hmmm.

Police officers have been getting suspended or fired for racist comments made on social media. The First Amendment is not protecting their free speech, and it shouldn't. Maybe they need to choose a new line of work. 

When are they going to learn?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/06/22/nypd-chokehold-video-suspended/

While policing is a difficult job, realizing that your actions WILL be filmed is tougher for some officers to learn. I don't know the entire backstory to this incident, but once that bystander yelled at the police officer to stop choking that young man, something should have registered. I guess his suspension will allow him time to reflect on his actions. Maybe this picture will help him. 

Defund the police?

https://nypost.com/2020/06/12/two-thirds-of-americans-oppose-defund-the-police-movement-poll/

There have been many contentious debates regarding defunding the police in the era of Black Lives Matter. The premise is to remove resources from the police and assign them to areas in which police officers may not be needed. While the thought process may be well-intended, it may lead to problems when the specialized groups try to address individuals who may suffer from mental health issues or who may be homeless. What happens when they get violent? Who will be there to resolve matters? I will see what the proposals are and then make a more informed decision to say whether it's a good idea.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/19/upshot/unrest-police-time-violent-crime.html?auth=linked-google1tap

Crossroads: Conflicted Journey of a New Jersey State Trooper

https://www.amazon.com/Crossroads-Conflicted-Journey-Jersey-Trooper/dp/1984540831/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533788990&sr=8-1&keywords=crossroads%3Aconflicted


http://www.crossroadsconflictedjourneyofanewjerseystatetrooper.com

Let me see your hands!

This video should undoubtedly spark a lot of conversation, but which side should prevail? Please weigh in with your thoughts.

http://countercurrentnews.info/2017/09/watch-california-cop-murders-unarmed-high-school-student/

Oops! I'm being recorded.

Personal conversations that take place amongst police officers should be respected. However, this particular back and forth sheds light on the inner workings of the profession. Sit back and listen and determine if this is a profession that you'd like to maintain or change for that matter.

http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20170907/trenton-cops-brag-about-brutality-on-body-cam

Shout it out. CORRUPTION!

The more it is exposed, the better chance we have of seeing change. If you were a police officer, would you stand up and shout it out?

http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local//item/106992-several-african-american-cops-allege-racism-corruption-in-philly-police-unit-/?l=mf