I’m going to guess that only 2% of cops actually do the crimes we’re all thinking of right now. But about 90% of them ignore those crimes, help cover them up, lie about them. And don’t even get me started on DAs who won’t look into killer-cops and judges whose best friends are police administrators.
If you think of them as “the gang in blue” I won’t argue with you…
A few cops are bad, a few are very good, most are somewhere in the middle. Many people only look at one end of the spectrum or the other and almost nobody looks in between. Unfortunately, the unions and upper echelons are afraid that anyone pointing out the bad cops will shame the rest of them. The unions and the upper echelons should be weeding out (and punishing) the bad ones themselves.
Brian nailed it! But I take my hat off to those police that took a knee during the protests in support of black lives matter. So many of the police need to remind themselves that it’s the public that they serve – all colors, all religions, all sexes, all people. If they can’t serve all, then they don’t get to be a cop.
I heard that in CT the State Troopers have put up a site showing every arrest and incident for transparency. But that is not to say they aren’t hiding anything.
If laws were proactively made to prevent crime from happening rather than to punish AFTER the crime has been committed, and laws were made that applied equally/justly for all people the communities would be properly served. Intimidation in a community or a police union does not work to benefit the overall good.
You may be angry right now, Brian, but this is over the top. While I agree that reforms are needed in law enforcement, especially in regards to members that abuse or rough up suspects, I have friends in law enforcement that are highly moral and embrace the proper ethics of the their position.
Good cops don’t like bad cops, either. But the pressure for cops to protect and defend each other has more clout. A good cop doesn’t want to find his backup “got tied up in traffic” at a crucial moment. And police unions have a lot of clout when it comes to protecting one of their own. That is why talk about disbanding the current organization (Defunding the Police) has meaning for many. Changing the cops to a public safety organization with other community services added to the overall “serve and protect” goal may be the more effective approach. It deserves examination and discussion for the benefit of good cops, too.
It’s no wonder! we’ve been spoiling them for a very long time, now. Law enforcement is NOT an easy job. It shouldn’t be an easy job. I CAN’T be an easy job, or things would be (are) terrible. I remember when a cop would have to be shot AT – BEFORE he could shoot!! And that is perfectly correct. NOT easy. Dangerous. And a profession you could take some pride in!
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
I’m going to guess that only 2% of cops actually do the crimes we’re all thinking of right now. But about 90% of them ignore those crimes, help cover them up, lie about them. And don’t even get me started on DAs who won’t look into killer-cops and judges whose best friends are police administrators.
If you think of them as “the gang in blue” I won’t argue with you…
RAGs almost 4 years ago
A few cops are bad, a few are very good, most are somewhere in the middle. Many people only look at one end of the spectrum or the other and almost nobody looks in between. Unfortunately, the unions and upper echelons are afraid that anyone pointing out the bad cops will shame the rest of them. The unions and the upper echelons should be weeding out (and punishing) the bad ones themselves.
srdowns almost 4 years ago
Brian nailed it! But I take my hat off to those police that took a knee during the protests in support of black lives matter. So many of the police need to remind themselves that it’s the public that they serve – all colors, all religions, all sexes, all people. If they can’t serve all, then they don’t get to be a cop.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I heard that in CT the State Troopers have put up a site showing every arrest and incident for transparency. But that is not to say they aren’t hiding anything.
Odon Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Way too wide of a brush used in this toon.
mourdac Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Except in extreme cases, it’s a reallocation of funds and objectives, not cutting off police deparment funding.
Bendarling1 almost 4 years ago
1000 good people saying nothing + 10 bad people= 1010 bad people.
superposition almost 4 years ago
If laws were proactively made to prevent crime from happening rather than to punish AFTER the crime has been committed, and laws were made that applied equally/justly for all people the communities would be properly served. Intimidation in a community or a police union does not work to benefit the overall good.
Radish the wordsmith almost 4 years ago
If you don’t like what cops are doing, change the laws.
guyjen2004 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Yes, let’s demonize all police. Isn’t this broad brush exactly what you’re protesting?
William Bednar Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Last panel says it all.
The Love of Money is . . . almost 4 years ago
The only good union is a credit union. Join today.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The continuing rendition of the badges is a great touch. Thanks Brian.
Retired engineer almost 4 years ago
You may be angry right now, Brian, but this is over the top. While I agree that reforms are needed in law enforcement, especially in regards to members that abuse or rough up suspects, I have friends in law enforcement that are highly moral and embrace the proper ethics of the their position.
dickanders Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Good cops don’t like bad cops, either. But the pressure for cops to protect and defend each other has more clout. A good cop doesn’t want to find his backup “got tied up in traffic” at a crucial moment. And police unions have a lot of clout when it comes to protecting one of their own. That is why talk about disbanding the current organization (Defunding the Police) has meaning for many. Changing the cops to a public safety organization with other community services added to the overall “serve and protect” goal may be the more effective approach. It deserves examination and discussion for the benefit of good cops, too.
gmadoll789 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
It’s no wonder! we’ve been spoiling them for a very long time, now. Law enforcement is NOT an easy job. It shouldn’t be an easy job. I CAN’T be an easy job, or things would be (are) terrible. I remember when a cop would have to be shot AT – BEFORE he could shoot!! And that is perfectly correct. NOT easy. Dangerous. And a profession you could take some pride in!
PossumPete almost 4 years ago
2nd panel : A tip? Hahaha! Waitstaffs know.