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In reply to the discussion: Why Many Police Traffic Stops Turn Deadly [View all]Jedi Guy
(3,190 posts)I have had a personally frightening encounter with the police. Twice, actually. Both times I stayed calm, did as I was asked/told, and at the end of the encounter the officers apologized for interrupting my day and no one was the worse for wear.
If you've seen what you believe to be excessive force or officers carelessly shooting people for no good reason, I urge you to report those incidents so they can be properly investigated.
I've never claimed that there's nothing wrong with police culture in the US. But neither will I bow to a claim that isn't supported by facts and evidence. Out of 61.5 million cop/citizen interactions in 2018, 2% involved the use or threat of force. Actual use of force is thus below that 2% figure. That isn't indicative of rampant police brutality, in my opinion. If you feel differently, that's fine. Reasonable people can disagree.