I completely agree with my peer, Benny Leykun in his postabout holding police officers more accountable. Not only to assure the safety of citizens but
also for those in the force.
Working as a nanny during summer for a police officer, Rick,
I understand (as best I can), the strain this position can put on not only the
individual, but also his or her family. “Risking your life every day in this
duty with a family is scary” Rick tells me, “I used to think it was bad-ass to
fight crime, but being held at gunpoint is terrifying when you know you have
two kids at home”. Becoming more and more controversial, it is important to
have complete transparency in this service with body cameras.
You reap what you sow, and if government places more funding
into law enforcement, there is more security in what men and women in uniforms
are instilling in the safety of our public. Everyone has a right to feel safe
in their communities.
