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In reply to the discussion: Here we go again-St Louis policeman kills 18-year-old, reviving Ferguson tensions [View all]beemer27
(463 posts)Obviously some one is lying. The two stories are WAY too far apart to leave any other conclusion. This is another one where it will be better for more witnesses to come forward and whatever video surveillance tapes there are to be analysed before making an opinion. One of the Main problems here is the practice, that is common everywhere, of allowing sworn officers to work for private firms while wearing their issued uniforms, and covered by the color of law that comes with the badge. This is a clear abuse of the system, and provides liability coverage for the firms hiring the officers. The badge, and the power and immunity that come with it, are the peoples, not the individual officers. Yet many officers rent out that authority and protection to private businesses. This practice must be stopped or curtailed in some manner.