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Old 11-24-2007, 04:34 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by chambers92 View Post
Because they now use tasers first instead of using it as a last resort.

The poor guy probably would have calmed on his own if someone had just taken the time to find him an interpreter and maybe if they had approached him in a less threatening way.

No kidding. From the incidents I do not believe that they are bothering to train these "authorities" in how to deal with "situations". Add to that the "demand" for individuals willing to go into this occupation would attract abusive, dominating individuals, add no oversight ..... what do you have.....
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