War =/= peace? You'll be saying freedom isn't slavery next.

[mephisto5]

This piece outlines some of the differences between policing in London, and policing in New York. Obviously there are wider factors than just police tactics which affect the outcomes, but it is a good starting point for discussion. I have tried to include all links from the original article in case people want to read further.

Unarmed Officers

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[pretty_angel]

Regarding:
"Since 1990, a New York Police Department report on “shooting restraint” shows, officers have shot and killed 195 people."

This post has been revised to reflect the following correction:

Correction: August 10, 2011

An earlier version of this post accidentally understated the number of people shot and killed by police officers in New York since the start of 1990. Thanks to a reader for pointing out the error, which has been corrected above.

"Since 1990, a New York Police Department report on “shooting restraint” shows, officers have shot and killed 375 people."

[kerrypolka]

AAAAAAAAH

[mephisto5]

Thank you, I will edit the post to include the correction and new paragraphs.

...three hundred and seventy five people.

...fuck.

[pretty_angel]

ikr? ._.

INB4 GUNS MAKE US ALL SAVER!!!11 \O/

[celtic_thistle]

JESUS FUCK