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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. I didn't even know there was a police bill of rights in Maryland and I doubt recruits were aware either. Doesn't really change the job at all. [/quote]

What recruits do know is what the community opinion of police is.   And the political leadership's opinion of police.   And when those aren't favorable, good prospects choose other departments to work in where they will be supported. [/quote]

The recruits who'll only go where the community and political leadership support police officers who do bad things, are recruits I don't want here anyway.[/quote]

I will give you an example.  The montgomery county police officer who shot finan berhe was doing exactly what his training and the law told him to do.  But political leadership immediately crucified him.  Instead of rightfully questioning training and policies, they just condemned him judge jury and executioner.   Police want to know that when they do what they are supposed to do, even if it's "lawful but awful," they are supported.    Almost no cop wants to kill someone.  They are trained to defend themselves and others.   [/quote]

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