When it comes to policing we need accountability and transformation not vilifying the entire police force. However, I do like the fact that shows bring situations like this up, because it opens the dialogue, even if it is only an internal dialogue of the viewer. Change needs to be made, and we can no longer ignore it, but it has to be humane and considerate change, that includes the individual people that make up the police - after all, they to deserve compassion and a voice. We are not going to change anything if we just make everyone a bad guy. That creates resentment and not progress. Blessings.
I'm saddened every time I read a story about officers who abuse their privilege and power, or who seem caught in xenophobic attitudes. I'm frustrated when I see jurisdictions amping up budgets for traditional policing when they really need more tools in their kit. But I also have deep respect and gratitude for the sworn officers who do a dangerous, and largely thankless job.
When it comes to policing we need accountability and transformation not vilifying the entire police force. However, I do like the fact that shows bring situations like this up, because it opens the dialogue, even if it is only an internal dialogue of the viewer. Change needs to be made, and we can no longer ignore it, but it has to be humane and considerate change, that includes the individual people that make up the police - after all, they to deserve compassion and a voice. We are not going to change anything if we just make everyone a bad guy. That creates resentment and not progress. Blessings.
I'm saddened every time I read a story about officers who abuse their privilege and power, or who seem caught in xenophobic attitudes. I'm frustrated when I see jurisdictions amping up budgets for traditional policing when they really need more tools in their kit. But I also have deep respect and gratitude for the sworn officers who do a dangerous, and largely thankless job.
I do think there are ways that thoughtfully written fiction in this genre can influence the public conversation about policing.
Your formatting is great and this theme is a powerful and difficult one.