Let me educate the president about police work

[MacDaddy]

The area "community leaders" have said that although there were no arrests last night, that violent rioting will ensue if Wilson is not CONVICTED OF MURDERING BROWN. Not tried mind you, and not just found guilty of manslaughter or worse, not following department policy, but full blown Murder. So much for the constitutional presumption of innocence. This is the 21'st century version of a lynching. Just get the government to do it for you.

That should be considered a terroristic threat.

Hate crime?

 

[I'm Floored]

The area "community leaders" have said that although there were no arrests last night, that violent rioting will ensue if Wilson is not CONVICTED OF MURDERING BROWN. Not tried mind you, and not just found guilty of manslaughter or worse, not following department policy, but full blown Murder. So much for the constitutional presumption of innocence. This is the 21'st century version of a lynching. Just get the government to do it for you.

Those are mighty strong words right there......and they definitely need to be said!

 

[Grey Colson]

Some members of the news media are upset with the Ferguson PD because they have asked for a copy of the "incident report." What they received was nothing more than a report that stated the officer was involved in a fatal shooting and it was turned over to the St. Louis County PD for investigation. They expected something from the PD that would have Officer Wilson's statement of what occurred on it. Stupid news media.

Yes, they should know better. Exactly why you write the basics in the narrative and the rest in the supplemental :

 

[Boss 302]

Some members of the news media are upset with the Ferguson PD because they have asked for a copy of the "incident report." What they received was nothing more than a report that stated the officer was involved in a fatal shooting and it was turned over to the St. Louis County PD for investigation. They expected something from the PD that would have Officer Wilson's statement of what occurred on it. Stupid news media.

Yes, they should know better. Exactly why you write the basics in the narrative and the rest in the supplemental :

I would think the initial report by Ferguson PD would be something to the effect, "On (date) Officer Wilson was involved in a fatal shooting of an unarmed male/black at (address). Investigation has been turned over to the St. Louis County Police Department."

If I were chief, that's all the information I would give. I was in a discussion with someone who seems to think of themselves as a news publisher who believes the Ferguson PD's initial report of the incident should have by law, included a statement from Officer Wilson.

 

[Grey Colson]

Some members of the news media are upset with the Ferguson PD because they have asked for a copy of the "incident report." What they received was nothing more than a report that stated the officer was involved in a fatal shooting and it was turned over to the St. Louis County PD for investigation. They expected something from the PD that would have Officer Wilson's statement of what occurred on it. Stupid news media.

Yes, they should know better. Exactly why you write the basics in the narrative and the rest in the supplemental :

I would think the initial report by Ferguson PD would be something to the effect, "On (date) Officer Wilson was involved in a fatal shooting of an unarmed male/black at (address). Investigation has been turned over to the St. Louis County Police Department."

If I were chief, that's all the information I would give. I was in a discussion with someone who seems to think of themselves as a news publisher who believes the Ferguson PD's initial report of the incident should have by law, included a statement from Officer Wilson.

I would have liked to have seen this:

On ?? August 2014, Officer Wilson confronted two black males who were walking in the middle of the roadway. Officer Wilson was subsequently attacked and assaulted in his patrol unit by one of the black males to the point he drew his service weapon and fired six shots to prevent further serious bodily injury or death. The details of this case will be turned over to the District Attorney's office for review.

(As are ALL officer involved shootings)

 

[deewee]

Some members of the news media are upset with the Ferguson PD because they have asked for a copy of the "incident report." What they received was nothing more than a report that stated the officer was involved in a fatal shooting and it was turned over to the St. Louis County PD for investigation. They expected something from the PD that would have Officer Wilson's statement of what occurred on it. Stupid news media.

Yes, they should know better. Exactly why you write the basics in the narrative and the rest in the supplemental :

Amen

 

[MrsB]

This whole thing just has me sick. I am worried for this officer.

 

[Blazing Saddles]

New Revelations?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2014/08/26/audio-recording-allegedly-captures-at-least-10-shots-fired-in-michael-brown-killing/

 

[unionmom]

If it is shown that Michael Brown was going at the officer it wouldn't matter if 20 shots were fired ... if the threat keeps coming, you sure as heck don't stop shooting.

 

[unionmom]

American Police Beat Magazine apparently posted this piece on their Facebook page ...

Today I stopped caring
by Lt. Daniel Furseth, DeForest Police (WI)

Today, I stopped caring about my fellow man. I stopped caring about my community, my neighbors, and those I serve. I stopped caring today because a once noble profession has become despised, hated, distrusted, and mostly unwanted.

I stopped caring today because parents refuse to teach their kids right from wrong and blame us when they are caught breaking the law. I stopped caring today because parents tell their little kids to be good or “the police will take you away” embedding a fear from year-one. Moms hate us in their schools because we frighten them and remind them of the evil that lurks in the world. They would rather we stay unseen, but close by if needed, but readily available to “fix their kid”.

I stopped caring today because we work to keep our streets safe from mayhem in the form of reckless, drunk, high, or speeding drivers, only to be hated for it, yet hated even more because we didn't catch the drunk before he killed someone they may know. Never less, we are just another tool used by government to generate "revenue".

I stopped caring today because Liberals hate the police as we carry guns, scare kids, and take away their drugs. We always kill innocent people with unjust violence. We are called bullies for using a taser during a fight, but are condemned further for not first tasing the guy who pulls a gun on us. And if we do have to shoot, we are asked “why didn’t you just shoot the gun out of their hand?” And when one of us is killed by the countless attacks that do happen (but are rarely reported in the mainstream media) the haters say, "Its just part of the job".

I stopped caring today because Conservatives hate us as we are “the Government”. We try to take away their guns, freedoms, and liberty at every turn. We represent a “Police State” where “jackbooted-badge wearing thugs” randomly attack innocent people without cause or concern for constitutional rights. We are Waco, Ruby Ridge, and Rodney King all rolled into one lone police officer stopping to help change an old lady's tire.

I stopped caring today as no one wants us around, but instantly demands answers, results, arrests, when a crime takes place. If a crime isn't solved within the allocated 60 minutes it takes CSI on television, we are inept, incompetent, or covering something up. If we do get “lucky” it was just that and everyone with a Facebook account can post wonderful comments of how “they” would solve the case and how “we” and not nearly as clever.

I stopped caring today because a video of a cop six states away, from a department that you never heard of, screws up and forgets his oath of honor, thus firing up an internet lynch-mob of cop haters because “we all do the same things” even though 99% of us work twice as hard not to end up in the news and to still be “the good guys”. We are "militarized" because we wear body armor and kevlar helmets when shots are fired or rocks thrown at us and carry scary looking rifles even though everyone knows that they are easier to shoot and are more accurate than a handgun or a shotgun.

I stopped caring today because the culture of today’s instantly connected youth is only there to take and never give back. To never accept responsibility for ones actions, but to blame everyone else instead of themselves. To ask “what is in it for me?” versus “what can I do for you?” To idolize gangsters, thugs, sexual promiscuous behavoir, and criminals over hard work, dedication, and achievement. To argue that getting stoned should be a right, yet getting a job or an education is a hassle. To steal verus earn. To hate versus help.

Yes, I stopped caring today.

But tomorrow, I will put my uniform back on and I will care again.

Lt. Daniel Furseth
DeForest Police (WI)
February 7, 2014

 

[Grey Colson]

If it is shown that Michael Brown was going at the officer it wouldn't matter if 20 shots were fired ... if the threat keeps coming, you sure as heck don't stop shooting.

Reminds me of the old story..."Why did you shoot the man 6 times?"

Deputy: "That's all the bullets I had."

)

 

[stradial]

American Police Beat Magazine apparently posted this piece on their Facebook page ...

Today I stopped caring
by Lt. Daniel Furseth, DeForest Police (WI)

Today, I stopped caring about my fellow man. I stopped caring about my community, my neighbors, and those I serve. I stopped caring today because a once noble profession has become despised, hated, distrusted, and mostly unwanted.

I stopped caring today because parents refuse to teach their kids right from wrong and blame us when they are caught breaking the law. I stopped caring today because parents tell their little kids to be good or “the police will take you away” embedding a fear from year-one. Moms hate us in their schools because we frighten them and remind them of the evil that lurks in the world. They would rather we stay unseen, but close by if needed, but readily available to “fix their kid”.

I stopped caring today because we work to keep our streets safe from mayhem in the form of reckless, drunk, high, or speeding drivers, only to be hated for it, yet hated even more because we didn't catch the drunk before he killed someone they may know. Never less, we are just another tool used by government to generate "revenue".

I stopped caring today because Liberals hate the police as we carry guns, scare kids, and take away their drugs. We always kill innocent people with unjust violence. We are called bullies for using a taser during a fight, but are condemned further for not first tasing the guy who pulls a gun on us. And if we do have to shoot, we are asked “why didn’t you just shoot the gun out of their hand?” And when one of us is killed by the countless attacks that do happen (but are rarely reported in the mainstream media) the haters say, "Its just part of the job".

I stopped caring today because Conservatives hate us as we are “the Government”. We try to take away their guns, freedoms, and liberty at every turn. We represent a “Police State” where “jackbooted-badge wearing thugs” randomly attack innocent people without cause or concern for constitutional rights. We are Waco, Ruby Ridge, and Rodney King all rolled into one lone police officer stopping to help change an old lady's tire.

I stopped caring today as no one wants us around, but instantly demands answers, results, arrests, when a crime takes place. If a crime isn't solved within the allocated 60 minutes it takes CSI on television, we are inept, incompetent, or covering something up. If we do get “lucky” it was just that and everyone with a Facebook account can post wonderful comments of how “they” would solve the case and how “we” and not nearly as clever.

I stopped caring today because a video of a cop six states away, from a department that you never heard of, screws up and forgets his oath of honor, thus firing up an internet lynch-mob of cop haters because “we all do the same things” even though 99% of us work twice as hard not to end up in the news and to still be “the good guys”. We are "militarized" because we wear body armor and kevlar helmets when shots are fired or rocks thrown at us and carry scary looking rifles even though everyone knows that they are easier to shoot and are more accurate than a handgun or a shotgun.

I stopped caring today because the culture of today’s instantly connected youth is only there to take and never give back. To never accept responsibility for ones actions, but to blame everyone else instead of themselves. To ask “what is in it for me?” versus “what can I do for you?” To idolize gangsters, thugs, sexual promiscuous behavoir, and criminals over hard work, dedication, and achievement. To argue that getting stoned should be a right, yet getting a job or an education is a hassle. To steal verus earn. To hate versus help.

Yes, I stopped caring today.

But tomorrow, I will put my uniform back on and I will care again.

Lt. Daniel Furseth
DeForest Police (WI)
February 7, 2014

I think I may borrow this.
Thank you.