[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Blindly? Yes it's a tough job but equally it's a job that comes with alot of power over people and you know what wise old Uncle Ben said about that

Not blindly but with a full understanding of the job, the risks and the human detritus that they have to deal with daily

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Not blindly but with a full understanding of the job, the risks and the human detritus that they have to deal with daily

Of course but Police Officers are still just people at the end of the day and if it turns out some of them are making stupid errors while holding a lethal weapon in their hands then surely for the benefit of both the public they're serving and the reputation of the ones who are actually good at their jobs, they need to be taken out of the force? Doesn't that make sense?

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

that is the game they are in and should be taken into account before taking swipes at the toughest profession

We must support and defend the police here and in the USA

Not when they murder and maim people. Things will never get better when there are people like you who believe people in uniforms are beyond criticism.

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Not blindly but with a full understanding of the job, the risks and the human detritus that they have to deal with daily

The vast majority of these incidents in the end come down to errors either through incompetence, or perhaps more often and more worryingly, not incompetence or inability, but simple arrogance, ignoring procedure (which is there for a GOOD REASON) and going off all John McClane. Or even Judge Dredd might be more accurate.

It wouldn't be accepted in any other profession, and if anything, the standards should be even higher when it comes to armed police officers. Not lower.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Of course but Police Officers are still just people at the end of the day and if it turns out some of them are making stupid errors while holding a lethal weapon in their hands then surely for the benefit of both the public they're serving and the reputation of the ones who are actually good at their jobs, they need to be taken out of the force? Doesn't that make sense?

Tbh you've said it all for me Niamh.