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Originally Posted by Lycanthrope
I have a suspicion that many police officers have no idea about the truth behind the right to OC......and so therefore....they make mistakes. Happens in every job.
Doesn't make either party a bad person.
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I agree that everyone makes mistakes. When I make a mistake at work, I make very accurate scrap metal. But when a surgeon makes a mistake, he can make a grave. When a cop makes a mistake, he can ruin someone's life by charging people incorrectly and making them look like a criminal when they are not.
Every job needs to be taken seriously. But some jobs have greater repercussions when mistakes are made. It is the LEO's job to know and uphold the law. When they fail at their job, it can't be simply shrugged off as a mistake. Proper training so it doesn't happen again and retributions for those violated need to be made. This in the same way a doctor should be held liable for mistakes and malpractice.
As for making anyone a bad person, no, that is not the case. I don't see these cops as bad people. I see them as misinformed LEO. They just are not properly trained. And it doesn't help that they had an attitude about it too. Again, to relate to me own job; If I make a mistake, screw up a job and scrap $10k worth of metal. I can't just say, whoops, that sucks and walk away. My boss would be furious. I need to talk to people to find out how I screwed up. Apologize for costing the company money, and correct my mistake. And then learn how not to make the same mistake twice. Why shouldn't LEOs be expected to do the same thing?