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		drocer88 on June 2, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: De-Escalation Keeps Protesters and Police Safer The buck stops at the mayor's office. We need to hold these officials accountable. Blaming the police is like blaming the soldiers in a war. It's the regional ELECTED leaders responsible for the budgets and operations of the police departments who are the problem.

noobermin on June 2, 2020 [–]

The police (particularly police unions) are very politically powerful with their endorsements and contributions to politicians. Many mayors across the country are afraid to discipline their police departments.

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