It's not just the killings, the entire system is completely fucked up. Bail system, warrants, jails, plea deals, public defenders, judges, expert witnesses... absolutely everything is just wrong.
In other words -- violence continues to drop while the pigs get more and more violent.
https://www.facilities.udel.edu/safety/4689/
Cops are 22nd most dangerous career in America. They don't even cut it in the TOP 20. This according to the University of Delaware. Good thing we LITERALLY give them military hardware and equipment to use on the citizens.
And police are tied with grounds maintenance, and maintenance workers. But only one of the three gets military hardware. ><
Imagine if a janitor had a Bradley with a mop on the front
hold on -- this is perfect for chatgpt and dalle
Lemme make sure I get the facts straight:
Regarding the first two points: the most efficient way, in our federation, to avoid being killed or brutalized by the police is to join them?
TIL Police are the Borg.
Gotta take down the Police Queen then.
The police are agents of the state. They exist to protect capital owner's interests. They will kill you if they think you threaten the ruling class' bag in any way. They are not obligated to protect you or your family and will shoot through you and your baby to get someone behind you that is holding a toy car.
Upvoted for FACT.
We oughtta point out to them that "Woo! High Score!" is inappropriate.
Overall, crime is down. It feels like should lead to less extrajudicial killings.
When can we get some fucking police reform?
here's the spoiler: meaningful legislation for literally anything will never come until the tug of war between right and left is settled.
We broke the record!! USA!!! USA!!!
(I am crying in the inside)
Remember it is only considered a police killing if the cop is directly responsible and it's not an open case. Most of the numbers we get are very low.
USA! USA! USA!
This is disgusting
Works the same on the federal level, too. Here is an oldie but goodie from 2013:
2023 had the lowest violent crime rate in like 50 years.
I assume cause they're not counting all police related shootings.
what number would be acceptable?
None please.
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