x-posted: what happened to negotiations between police and suspects?

[rbrnmw]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026004313

Do they really have to start shooting at every threat they perceive? Unarmed or Armed in some cases like Tamir Rice and John Crawford. It is clear they didn't have time to tell either of them to drop a weapon which turned out to be toys. If they are in public isn't the general public in more danger if these cops start shooting out of nervousness? I just don't understand how it is so reactionary anymore.

[marym625]

1. Not only that

But the fact so many accept that. Both last night and with Michael brown, there are bullets that were not found. And one of Wilson's bullets went into a home. It's amazing that bystanders weren't hit.

Cops have no responsibility for safety anymore. Obviously, they don't have to be brave either. Takes no bravery to shot in response to anything

[rbrnmw]

3. why do white folks almost always live through even that situation?

maybe because they use different tactics to deescalate?

welcome to DU by the way

[marym625]

5. Can you please link to statistics

Showing white people die in these situations as often as people of color?

There was no weapon when Wilson decided to gun down Michael Brown