Baltimore PD's focus on short-term invs shouldn't weaken commitment to long-term improvement. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-davis-challenges-20150711-story.html#page=1 …pic.twitter.com/P1jWma6pku
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@ChMadar @alexbelkins "If they (courts, brass, etc) would just get out of the way & let us police" is common sentiment. Tells us that brass
@ChMadar @alexbelkins That brass is not doing a good job of explaining rules to rank & file, which is important.
@PoliceLawProf @ChMadar The idea that squads may come to resent rules-creators (brass) as naive hindrance to mission is huge, I think.
@PoliceLawProf @ChMadar @PoliceLawProf Also, squads were hallmark of postwar professionalism. Imp. to redefine professionalism +
@PoliceLawProf @ChMadar + so that it protects civil rights, respects rules. Returns us to damage done by results-oriented warrior mindset.
@alexbelkins @ChMadar Slight caveat - it isn't the results orientation I have a problem with, it's *which* results we prioritize.
@PoliceLawProf @ChMadar Good point. What about productivity-oriented? Does, e.g., arrest-focus necessarily lead us down wrong path?
@alexbelkins @ChMadar I think so. If ofcs hear "build community support" but get evaluated on arrest numbers, which one will they focus on?
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