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Originally Posted by underGRADFlame
I would encourage those who are blasting the CPS and their spending to do two things:
1. Begin attending Calgary Police Commission Meetings ( Next Meeting). Ask questions from the people that have the actual answers. You don't believe the spending is justified, have a rational debate with the people that are in the know, but come with your A game because they will likely have their facts on point.
2. Attend your local district and request to go on a ride along with patrol Constables - begin to understand the realities of policing in Calgary. Go on two or three if you can, because one shift, while it may open your eyes, will not give you a full picture.
The sad fact is the reality of what actually happens on the streets of Calgary on a minute to minute, hour to hour, day to day basis is not accurately reflected in the media and is largely misunderstood by the public. The only way to start to understand it is to experience it for yourself. Talk to the members ask them about their thoughts on the new legislation( to go back to the original post), odds are they will be honest with you. Ask questions, respectfully, and start a dialogue instead of strictly acting on preconceived biases.
There are some bad cops out there, for sure, but to paint all cops as muscle head high school bullies is not only inaccurate, its also highly unfair to the members who work tirelessly to protect the vulnerable and hold the segment of society that do break the law and commit horrendous acts accountable for their actions.
If you done those things and still think spending is out of control and all cops are bullies with badges then blast away, but i'm willing to bet there are very few critics in this thread that have even done one of the two. |
it's not being anti-police or bashing cops just to questiong the need for the armoured vehicle, especially when it's not clear what they're using it for.
you'd think the overuse of the vehicle would build distrust in cops, especially if it's in situaitons where it's overkill.
If I had an outstanding warrent, then the tactical team showed up along with this vehicle, I think I'd be more likely to distrust the cops and fear for my safety than if a patrol car came to my door.
I read several articles stating the vehicle was deployed over 500 times last year.
fair to ask why, and what for.
If the police stated sat 450 of those deployments were for training, to be prepared for emergencies and to ensure staff could properly utilize the vehicle, it owuld have helped to have that context.