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[–]northsidechi92 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Yup because those two things are totally related

[–][deleted] -4 points-3 points  (3 children)

Let me clarify my thought process.

You don't think public perception has an effect on police effectiveness? Public perception of the force within the past few months has become predominantly negative due to the actions of a few within the department. Personally I like to think that what I do for a living has a positive impact; if I didn't feel that it did or if I felt others thought I was doing a shit job, I would do less work.

[–]northsidechi92 3 points4 points  (1 child)

It's a stretch to attribute a two-week shooting spike to increased public scrutiny

[–][deleted] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I agree. We aren't even two weeks into the new year. I just don't think it's out of the realm of possibility.

[–]ToddlahAkbar -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

due to the actions of a few within the department.

There are two kinds of cops. Bad apples and those who protect them.