Sadly, sensitivity training is not going to fix the Captain's issues. The behavior he exhibits is deeply embedded in the law enforcement community. It's been tolerated, defended and excused by departments and police unions forever.
Ours is a dangerous country "protected" by dangerous people.
Sadly, sensitivity training is not going to fix the Captain's issues. The behavior he exhibits is deeply embedded in the law enforcement community. It's been tolerated, defended and excused by departments and police unions forever.
Ours is a dangerous country "protected" by dangerous people.
As a retired cop, it pains me to agree with you. I am not sure who is the more dangerous of these dangerous people; the openly racist and misogynistic of those like the Captain, or those who oh so sincerely believe that they "don't see color, but see crime" and cannot fathom the concept of systemic racism or implicit bias.
With the Captain you know what you're getting and he can be shut down. With the "color blind" who only "see crime" you're getting people who quietly infect those they touch with their poisonous ideas, under the guise of "concern". It's insidious.
Ally, thank you for your service and your commitment to public safety. ❤
Unfortunately, Daria, you are right. Yes, there are many good, honest police officers, but there are many bad apples turning the barrel bitter and nasty.
Sadly, sensitivity training is not going to fix the Captain's issues. The behavior he exhibits is deeply embedded in the law enforcement community. It's been tolerated, defended and excused by departments and police unions forever.
Ours is a dangerous country "protected" by dangerous people.
As a retired cop, it pains me to agree with you. I am not sure who is the more dangerous of these dangerous people; the openly racist and misogynistic of those like the Captain, or those who oh so sincerely believe that they "don't see color, but see crime" and cannot fathom the concept of systemic racism or implicit bias.
With the Captain you know what you're getting and he can be shut down. With the "color blind" who only "see crime" you're getting people who quietly infect those they touch with their poisonous ideas, under the guise of "concern". It's insidious.
Ally, thank you for your service and your commitment to public safety. ❤
The problem is so deep and entwined.
Unfortunately, Daria, you are right. Yes, there are many good, honest police officers, but there are many bad apples turning the barrel bitter and nasty.
Yes we are living in a very dangerous country.
Daria you have hit the nail on the head again.