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In reply to the discussion: police reform ideas anybody? [View all]Mr.Bill
(24,274 posts)33. There are cities that call them public safety officers
and they spend their time 50/50 being cops and fire fighters. This costs more in training, but when emergencies arise, you can instantly have twice as many cops or fire fighters.
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Qualified immunity is kind of an odd thing to focus on. It doesn't protect cops from being
WhiskeyGrinder
Apr 2021
#1
Here's a post suggesting that cops get malpractice insurance like some other professionals.
CrispyQ
Apr 2021
#12
Pays outs due to police wrong doing should come out of their pension fund. 2 fold result
PortTack
Apr 2021
#39