Anonymous wrote:As a conservative we need more police with better equipment. The only way to deal with a problem like Ferguson is with a strong show of force and a lot more arrest.
As a liberal who works with an extremely effective police department and local public safety system, with a low crime rate compared to neighboring jurisdictions and an even lower recidivism rate, I disagree. We need much better trained police who understand community policing. It's about relationship-building with the community and community leaders. Pro-actively preventing crime by addressing its causes, and working with the community (the ultimate stakeholders here) to solve problems. Going through the neighborhood like bullies with billy clubs does nothing but cause more trouble.