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krispos42

(49,445 posts) Wed Dec 3, 2014, 10:55 PM Dec 2014

"Obama Calls For Turret-Mounted Video Cameras On All Police Tanks"

Obama Calls For Turret-Mounted Video Cameras On All Police Tanks
News in Brief • police • violence • barack obama • News • ISSUE 50•48 • Dec 3, 2014

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WASHINGTON—In an effort to restore the public’s faith in law enforcement, President Obama made an impassioned appeal this week, calling for the installation of turret-mounted video cameras on all police tanks. “This initiative will ensure that police officers across the country will be held accountable for their actions as they pour out of an 18-ton combat vehicle in response to a routine call,” said Obama, who announced a detailed plan to allocate funding to equip every single armored personnel carrier, landmine-resistant SWAT van, and battle-ready half-track with an onboard camcorder to monitor police conduct.

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"Obama Calls For Turret-Mounted Video Cameras On All Police Tanks" (Original Post) krispos42 Dec 2014 OP

The best satire is that which is closest to reality... Wounded Bear Dec 2014 #1

Love it. nt okaawhatever Dec 2014 #2

LOL !!! WillyT Dec 2014 #3

Cameras are a popular reform not because there is any intent to do anything TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #4

The intent is to collect independent and reliable evidence, it is a good part of the solution. Fred Sanders Dec 2014 #6

Are local police in fear of being attacked by an armored column while on their way to a scene? Fred Sanders Dec 2014 #5

All of these threats are imminent... Wounded Bear Dec 2014 #7

Wounded Bear

(64,629 posts)

1. The best satire is that which is closest to reality...

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Wed Dec 3, 2014, 10:57 PM

Dec 2014

okaawhatever

(9,568 posts)

2. Love it. nt

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Wed Dec 3, 2014, 11:09 PM

Dec 2014

WillyT

(72,631 posts)

3. LOL !!!

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Wed Dec 3, 2014, 11:13 PM

Dec 2014

TheKentuckian

(26,314 posts)

4. Cameras are a popular reform not because there is any intent to do anything

Reply to krispos42 (Original post)

Wed Dec 3, 2014, 11:57 PM

Dec 2014

about the out of control behavior and is more about really just not wanting to miss abuse and killings.

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)

6. The intent is to collect independent and reliable evidence, it is a good part of the solution.

Reply to TheKentuckian (Reply #4)

Thu Dec 4, 2014, 12:46 AM

Dec 2014

And the evidence collected is beneficial to the police in prosecution and for the public confidence.

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)

5. Are local police in fear of being attacked by an armored column while on their way to a scene?

Reply to krispos42 (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2014, 12:43 AM

Dec 2014

Is there a danger of having to go through a freshly laid minefield?

How many police vehicles have ever been so attacked while on their way to a mission?

These are important questions to answer in justifying war machines on the streets in a nation at peace.

Wounded Bear

(64,629 posts)

7. All of these threats are imminent...

Reply to Fred Sanders (Reply #5)

Thu Dec 4, 2014, 02:49 PM

Dec 2014

I have consulted with the Department of Pre-Crime and confirmed it.

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