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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Mon Jun 8, 2020, 05:53 PM Jun 2020

The PTB in Buffalo and Philadelphia should call a press conference and speak directly to

the cops who publicly and en masse applauded the officers in those cities whose violence toward protesters was caught on video and resulted in criminal charges against those officers.

In substance, it should be clearly stated that: The conduct on the videos is totally against city and department policies and is quite possibly (presumed innocent) criminal. Every person now employed as a a police officer in this city who AGREES with this conduct and SUPPORTS those who engage in it needs to resign immediately from the force as we intend to respond very aggressively if you behave as the men now being prosecuted did. If your "union" will cooperate, we will provide retraining for any officer wanting to be a part of a new way of policing. If your "union" chooses to force us to litigate these issues, be aware that funding for the city's legal expenses will come from across the board cuts in all departments, INCLUDING the police.

In short, recommit to respectful peace keeping---"Protecting and Serving"---as your primary function or choose a new career.

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