07-10-2016, 01:55 PM
The mass execution of police officers would be terrible no matter where it took place. But, it's particularly frustrating that it happened in Dallas.
By all accounts, the Dallas PD has been one of the leading forces in the country when it comes to partnering with community members, promoting de-escalation policies and training, etc... The Dallas protest march that night had been peaceful, with protesters and police officers working together before and during the event.
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Chief David Brown's ^ public statements have been difficult to watch, at times. He's very professional, but his emotions and heartache are not far from the surface.
Chief Brown's partner was killed on-duty back in the 80s. His brother was killed by drug dealers in the 90s. Six years ago, shortly after he became Chief, his teenage son was high on drugs and alcohol when he shot and killed a police officer on Father's Day. Police fatally shot his son 12 times. Now Chief Brown has lost four of his officers.
It's encouraging to see the people of Dallas, including the protesters, rallying around the police department and expressing their love and support.
Ref: http://ktla.com/2016/07/09/dallas-police...-violence/
By all accounts, the Dallas PD has been one of the leading forces in the country when it comes to partnering with community members, promoting de-escalation policies and training, etc... The Dallas protest march that night had been peaceful, with protesters and police officers working together before and during the event.
Chief David Brown's ^ public statements have been difficult to watch, at times. He's very professional, but his emotions and heartache are not far from the surface.
Chief Brown's partner was killed on-duty back in the 80s. His brother was killed by drug dealers in the 90s. Six years ago, shortly after he became Chief, his teenage son was high on drugs and alcohol when he shot and killed a police officer on Father's Day. Police fatally shot his son 12 times. Now Chief Brown has lost four of his officers.
It's encouraging to see the people of Dallas, including the protesters, rallying around the police department and expressing their love and support.
Ref: http://ktla.com/2016/07/09/dallas-police...-violence/