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Do you acknowledge that this attitude, which you deny having yourself, does exist in LE today?
And, sorry, I have no interest in being LE. I serve in other ways. But I fail to see how that means I can't "scrutinize" what I see as a threat to American freedom and liberty. Maybe if the "good ones", such as yourself apparently, did a little more "scrutinizing" of your own community, this wouldn't be as big a problem.
Until you've been there and done that, try not to be so judgmental. Like I've said before...on any day of the week as an LEO you don't know what you'll have to run to or run from. A "routine" welfare check or traffic stop can turn into a situation where you're forced to "run&gun". And believe it or not it happens more than you may believe. Take just a second and check out youtube. Look for "officer shot during traffic stop" and maybe it'll shed a little light on what seems excessive in your opinion. Concealable ballistic vests are VERY restricting and limit your range of motion. Most LEO pray they don't have to draw that weapon and use deadly force BUT if and when your @$$ is on the line. It's mighty handy being able to get your weapon out and on target before the "bad guy " -who will more than likely have the drop on you- changes your haircut. If obtaining this edge by adopting a "unconventional" uniform intimidates a few people. Then in my humble opinion it's a small price to pay to help insure that a officer makes it home. THESE ARE ONLY MY OPINIONS!
There are several on this forum who will vouch for my character since you question it's authenticity. And I very much scrutinize the ass hats who wear a badge and have that mentality. Hell, I detest it. But by all means, judge away!
I started the thread looking for answers as to why the military style equipment is now common place, most certainly not to scrutinize officers or bash law enforcement. Like is previously stated, my brother in law is a deputy and I most certainly don't feel that most officers carry a chip on their shoulder. It's 2014 and tactical vests and equipment have been around for a long time, I find it hard to believe that the current use is for easy accessibility of material. I don't ever recall seeing regular patrol officers wearing web or alice gear.
I started the thread looking for answers as to why the military style equipment is now common place, most certainly not to scrutinize officers or bash law enforcement. Like is previously stated, my brother in law is a deputy and I most certainly don't feel that most officers carry a chip on their shoulder. It's 2014 and tactical vests and equipment have been around for a long time, I find it hard to believe that the current use is for easy accessibility of material. I don't ever recall seeing regular patrol officers wearing web or alice gear.
There are several on this forum who will vouch for my character since you question it's authenticity. And I very much scrutinize the ass hats who wear a badge and have that mentality. Hell, I detest it. But by all means, judge away!
Meh, I would rather see tactical vest and what not than the fat bastards wearing uniforms around here. Get pulled over down here and you have to fear that one of those buttons holding his belly back are going to fly off and poke your eye out.
I wear a stand at duty belt with a Glock 21, cuffs, mags, OC, asp and a flashlight. I have no issued long gun of any sort. Our patrol officers don't carry any. My vest is under my polo shirt. I don't have a "militarization" attitude. I don't believe it's us against them. I believe my duty is to protect the citizens I serve from predators. I firmly believe in the 2nd amendment and strongly train young officers on our carry laws. I stay in this site with all of its LEO bashing, because I believe it's a great site with mostly good folks who have common interests. If you wish to generalize my profession, so be it. Just have a little sense to know that the generalization does not carry over to most of the profession. Walk a mile in our boots before scrutinizing please.