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In reply to the discussion: A Missouri Family Called 911 for a Domestic Dispute. [View all]yardwork
(65,312 posts)29. That's bad training.
Without revealing personal info I'm saying that I know that best practices in police training are to deescalate domestic violence situations. This has been considered best practice for decades, and it's been proven to work.
And, it's always been an uphill battle to convince police departments to follow best practices. There are so many dumb, mean people who think that violence is the only answer. Trump reinforced that stupidity for four years and he'll do it again. This time, Musk will ensure that funding for better training is cut. It will be a bloodbath.
I'm just saying that there are better ways, and they've been taught and followed, and not all cops have been trained this badly.
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This is true, but so many households have guns now it is also quite dangerous
travelingthrulife
Nov 22
#12
in chgo, u can request a crisis team. u get 2 cops and an ambulance. most places that have tried it
mopinko
Nov 22
#14
Did all the cops go home safe after their shift? That's all that matters!
Hassin Bin Sober
Nov 22
#22
Heartbreaking. The grandma (who called 911) told them there were no weapons on the house. Why did they proceed
iluvtennis
Nov 22
#44
They shot a baby with an assault rifle, exploding her head onto her horrified father.
SunSeeker
Nov 22
#46
That horror will be in their memory for the rest of their life. Feel so sorry for the family, especially the dad.
TommieMommy
Nov 22
#50