“This police officer obviously has had inadequate training.” In the early 90’s, I took a concealed carry course. Faculty was local police department. They assessed a person’s situational assessment skills using FATS (Firearms Training Simulator or something like that.) Not only could they document the shooter’s response under emergency conditions, they also documented the shooter’s accuracy with the laser-gun device. Don’t police departments screen their applicants for psychological stability?
I would certainly hope so, but given that there are many reports of an increase in “bad” cops by those in the law enforcement community, and the increasing militarization of many police forces nationwide (especially in large urban areas), and a concomitant siege mentality displayed too often, reflected in viewing the general populace as “them” (as opposed to “us”, it makes one wonder.
Have standards slipped over the years? I dunno. I have no answers on this, but I am always reminded of a quote I encountered as a young lad of 18:
“Who shall guard the guardians?”
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