h/t Matt Amble During the US Senate primary, repeatedly, in lower income communities in Montana, I’d hear: we need more police. We’re being over-run with criminals. Effective, anti-racist, and consistent policing isn’t inexpensive. It requires in-depth training. It entails
paying well enough to attract the best. It demands a good match between the policeable issues in the community and the number of police. It also requires communities that reject both racism in law enforcement and blatant disrespect towards our police, who are exposed to social
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mayhem that most of us rarely see. I asked a city police chief in Montana if, given the demanding operational tempo, any of his officers suffered from PTSD or other mental health issues. He said, yes, far more than anyone realizes. It’s a damn tough job. This year, probably,
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tougher than it’s ever been. All condolences and strength to the police officers ambushed and shot and their families.https://abc7.com/la-deputies-shot-los-angeles-shooting-compton-ambush/6421043/ …
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