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There is no reason for run-of-the-mill beat cops to have unlimited access to lethal weapons. (lemmy.ca)

submitted 3 days ago by Adderbox76@lemmy.ca to c/unpopularopinion@lemmy.world

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The vast majority of interactions with the public can be taken care of with non-lethal means, tasers, etc... (if any are even necessary).

Lethal weapons should be in a remote lock holster in their cruiser, and must be unlocked remotely by a supervisor on a per-case basis depending on the facts at hand (suspect's history, potential risk, etc...)

Maybe that's pie in the sky optimism, I don't know.

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[–] SayJess@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Non-lethal weapons in the hands of the state is an oxymoron. Pigs shoot protesters in the face at near point-blank range with rubber bullets, which can blind, cause TBI, or even kill. They taser people in the head, which can cause TBI, or even kill. They sit on people’s neck’s until they die. They hit people in the head with batons, which (you’ve guessed it) can blind, cause TBI, or even kill. They put people in head-locks. They sick dogs on them. Did I mention that this force is applied before a person has even been charged with a crime?

All of those listed above are considered “non-lethal”.

You’ve posted a popular opinion on a left leaning social network. Pretty much any other community on Lemmy would be better suited for your post.