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talltex wrote:

nightmare69 wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:
I've worn the badge and uniform and bad guys were no less dangerous than they are now. A retired DPS Lt. said it best. "Respect for law enforcement and community relations are rapidly declining because of what cadets are being taught in academies all over the country. Cadets are being taught that they are the pointy end of the spear. They are taught to be not just COPSs, but judge, jury and executioner. That came from a high ranking officer with over 30 years experience. He too longs for the days of community policing.

Chas.

I know retired LEOs who used to carry a .38 wheel gun with only two speed loaders and never wore a vest. The weapons and armor has changed a lot along with the mentality of the citizens towards police. We are a para military organization and use military style tactics. I know most citizens will disagree with that but it's true.

NO...you are only a para-military organization in that you wear uniforms and and have assigned ranks. You are being taught and told by your trainers that you are entitled to use military tactics. That is something that has only come about in the last 20 years when the federal government started passing out military equipment to police departments. It's NOT the mentality of the average citizen that has changed toward the police...it's the attitude of the average police officer that has changed toward the citizens they are supposed to protect and serve!