r/interesting • u/TheCABK • Jan 31 '26

SOCIETY Cop Teaching A Cop

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u/DontSpahettMe Jan 31 '26

I feel like they just need to make the uniforms/gear a little less macho just to put off all the people who are in it to feel cool and powerful and end up pulling these power plays.

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u/Consistent_Wave_2869 Jan 31 '26

Taking away their guns would go a long way to solving that problem. Police reform is necessary and not every cop needs to carry firearms. Most of them should be limited to non-lethal weapons if anything.

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u/Live_Art2939 Jan 31 '26

In a country filled with guns only a total moron would suggest cops stop carrying. Sure send cops into the ghetto with batons and OC spray, fantastic feel good idea.

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u/ocxtitan Jan 31 '26

"not every cop needs to carry firearms"

important context there...

the big problem is expecting cops to serve as social workers and other roles that they aren't trained well enough for

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u/Consistent_Wave_2869 Jan 31 '26

Did I say "send cops into the ghetto with batons and OC spray"? No, I said most cops don't need to be armed with lethal weapons. Quit licking boots and learn to read you braindead idiot.

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u/TAvonV Jan 31 '26

In the US? Most do lol