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Portland’s Mayor Decided to Replace Police on Horseback With Unarmed Cops. Where Are They?
https://www.wweek.com/news/courts/2018/11/21/portlands-mayor-decided-to-replace-police-on-horseback-with-unarmed-cops-where-are-they/
So here it is...maybe. Cops (some) will be replaced with "community relations responders".
The idea is that the community responder will show up for stuff like property crime and incidents with the homeless. They'll have a cop with them, maybe, but it will be their job to make the complainant feel better about calling the authorities.
Well, why not? What's the worst that could happen? I mean, cops are dangerous and kill innocent people, right? Why not send someone to hand out hugs and warm wishes?
https://www.wweek.com/news/courts/2018/11/21/portlands-mayor-decided-to-replace-police-on-horseback-with-unarmed-cops-where-are-they/
Advocates say such unarmed officers build trust with citizens most likely to have frequent interactions with police or be victims of crime.
"When you bring your gun and a badge into a situation, it can make some people uneasy," says Sam Sachs, a former Portland park ranger. "If you're not wearing a gun, it kind of changes things."
So here it is...maybe. Cops (some) will be replaced with "community relations responders".
The idea is that the community responder will show up for stuff like property crime and incidents with the homeless. They'll have a cop with them, maybe, but it will be their job to make the complainant feel better about calling the authorities.
Well, why not? What's the worst that could happen? I mean, cops are dangerous and kill innocent people, right? Why not send someone to hand out hugs and warm wishes?