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Rex

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101. Officers of the Peace. I remember actually calling them peace officers.

Fri Aug 15, 2014, 12:06 AM

Aug 2014

And they were. No military hardware or tactic needed. And a lot of cops still do just that. We are looking at an exemplary one right now taking over and trying to make sure nobody dies from violence. No doubt also to find out exactly how bad that PD is, since they work together.

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Cpt. Johnson WALKED in the Ferguson march tonight. "We're all in this together" [View all] bigtree Aug 2014 OP

Oh, wow! Someone might actually be doing something right! Squinch Aug 2014 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Aug 2014 #108

Finally, someone with some wisdom who is showing some respect. Squinch Aug 2014 #123

Thanks for the links. nt awoke_in_2003 Aug 2014 #133

Talk about gaining the trust of the community! MohRokTah Aug 2014 #2

On of these days... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2014 #134

Thank You Highway Patrol Captain Johnson. bravenak Aug 2014 #3

Now we're talkin'....n/t monmouth3 Aug 2014 #4

Good man. nt tblue37 Aug 2014 #5

What trust can do, versus the fear mongers and monsters of Fox News and reich wing media. Fred Sanders Aug 2014 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Aug 2014 #109

He is doing a great job so far. Live and Learn Aug 2014 #6

I love that he's in his blues and not in his G.I. Joe costume. Ed Suspicious Aug 2014 #7

Oh no, how will he blend into the urban underbrush when the thuggish protesters Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2014 #18

Yes, he is taking them back to the days when not all policemen were dressed to kill. jwirr Aug 2014 #24

You have him confused with the St. Louis County Police force. No Vested Interest Aug 2014 #96

No mylar flack jacket either. defacto7 Aug 2014 #107

That was the first mistake of those police officers the other day LynneSin Aug 2014 #125

Good job. Hope he doesn't get fragged by one of the local cops. n/t winter is coming Aug 2014 #8

God, it is so depressing having to think that this is even remotely plausible. VanGoghRocks Aug 2014 #32

Bravo, Captain Johnson Dems to Win Aug 2014 #9

Agreed. -eom Justitia Aug 2014 #102

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2014 #10

Massive respect, Capt. Johnson! ColesCountyDem Aug 2014 #11

Finally a wise choice, & a wise man....thank you Captain Johnson. Historic NY Aug 2014 #12

Powerful imagery. Well done. LordGlenconner Aug 2014 #13

Refreshing to see a grown up in charge. nt Live and Learn Aug 2014 #14

my thoughts exactly handmade34 Aug 2014 #78

Good to see a sane cop in charge. nt sufrommich Aug 2014 #15

Much, much respect for his courage and humanity. nolabear Aug 2014 #16

This guy definitely has class. calimary Aug 2014 #129

Okay he is awesome and so is what he is doing. avaistheone1 Aug 2014 #130

Mike Brown said 500 to 600 people already marching Live and Learn Aug 2014 #17

So simple, so powerful. yellerpup Aug 2014 #19

Missouri State Police... Blus4u Aug 2014 #20

Truly. What an improvement. calimary Aug 2014 #33

+ 1,000 suffragette Aug 2014 #68

+2000 Separation Aug 2014 #110

Wow- On that live feed people are smiling and waving at the honking cars Rose Siding Aug 2014 #21

Revolutionary idea bigtree Aug 2014 #26

Wait, shouldn't they have AR 15's, flash bangs, helmets and gas masks? Calista241 Aug 2014 #59

wow --- tone vs. tone-deaf tomm2thumbs Aug 2014 #22

Watched it live, I love that man! tridim Aug 2014 #23

What a refreshing change Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #25

Stand up! littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #27

Better keep tabs on his career now LiberalLovinLug Aug 2014 #28

Governor Johnson? maybe? randys1 Aug 2014 #29

yes, this is how it is done. damn good start. hopemountain Aug 2014 #30

Thanks for your post, bigtree. littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #31

So now there will be charges against the murderous cop, right? Cal Carpenter Aug 2014 #34

No, but now people can protest to demand that it does happen Live and Learn Aug 2014 #37

but job #1 is keeping the protesters safe in their own community this evening bettyellen Aug 2014 #43

From Eric (Chiquita Banana Terror Squad Defender) Holder: leftstreet Aug 2014 #52

Thanks for the info Cal Carpenter Aug 2014 #56

:-( leftstreet Aug 2014 #62

Holder told Brown family in phone call today bigtree Aug 2014 #64

For the immediate future, it's to keep FPD from inflicting MORE violence upon the community. DRoseDARs Aug 2014 #70

Yeah, can they ever admit that one cop seriously FU? That will be the real test! Dustlawyer Aug 2014 #91

... SammyWinstonJack Aug 2014 #35

DURec leftstreet Aug 2014 #36

Awesome. Great start. n/t cui bono Aug 2014 #38

That is the measure of a man. Thank you Cpt. Johnson for your compassion, love and wisdom. Autumn Aug 2014 #39

I guess he doesn't think he has "4000 animals" to deal with, but instead sees merrily Aug 2014 #40

+1 lunasun Aug 2014 #97

He is taking control from the get-go. Frustratedlady Aug 2014 #41

K&R BumRushDaShow Aug 2014 #42

Absolutely the right thing to do! Thank you, Capt. Johnson!! I hope there are more like you. RufusTFirefly Aug 2014 #44

what a difference a day makes bigtree Aug 2014 #46

Just the prospect makes me misty. Peace is not only possible. It's pragmatic. RufusTFirefly Aug 2014 #49

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2014 #58

Thank you Cpt. Johnson. sheshe2 Aug 2014 #45

Thanks so much for the post bigtree & kick tea and oranges Aug 2014 #47

Somebody got it right VA_Jill Aug 2014 #48

I think I'd forget to protest betsuni Aug 2014 #50

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Aug 2014 #51

Nobel nod....? smiley Aug 2014 #53

THAT is how you protect and serve. myrna minx Aug 2014 #54

Blessed are the peace makers uponit7771 Aug 2014 #57

K & R. GoneFishin Aug 2014 #60

Most of the cops on the force are afraid to go in that area. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #61

THIS is what was needed from the beginning n/t LiberalElite Aug 2014 #63

All they did is put a black face on the problem.. HipChick Aug 2014 #65

No it won't fix the problem geomon666 Aug 2014 #66

Agree..for the short term HipChick Aug 2014 #69

"how do we prevent this from re-occuring?" BumRushDaShow Aug 2014 #112

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step RufusTFirefly Aug 2014 #74

Glad you saw through it too Puzzledtraveller Aug 2014 #115

sure bigtree Aug 2014 #122

imagine! police engaging a community instead of combatting it fishwax Aug 2014 #67

This is what we need to see, cops coming to the rescue. Rex Aug 2014 #71

This is what leadership looks like BuelahWitch Aug 2014 #72

Make him chief of the Ferguson police dept. CaptainTruth Aug 2014 #73

This reminds me of how General Honore' came in to New Orleans No Vested Interest Aug 2014 #99

K&R Sissyk Aug 2014 #75

Actual policing...refreshing. blackspade Aug 2014 #76

Community Policing Rocks! Agony Aug 2014 #77

k and r for this courageous man. niyad Aug 2014 #79

Exactly the right thing to do, woo me with science Aug 2014 #80

Shoe leather: cheaper and more effective than tear gas. n/t winter is coming Aug 2014 #81

k&r Starry Messenger Aug 2014 #82

I'm Tea Party Material. SCVDem Aug 2014 #83

K/R Jack Rabbit Aug 2014 #84

this is how you serve your community frylock Aug 2014 #85

Cpt. Johnson - Rock Star: sufrommich Aug 2014 #86

It's easy. Cracklin Charlie Aug 2014 #94

Good man. malthaussen Aug 2014 #87

OH NOES!!1!! Now the protesters are ARMED! DUCK AND COVER, EVERYONE!1!!1 eggplant Aug 2014 #88

Finally, they send in a competent cop. nt SunSeeker Aug 2014 #89

A little sanity goes a long way sometimes TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #90

Oh yeah? Just wait 'till he gets hit by all those Molotov Coctails NBachers Aug 2014 #92

great improvement. Voice for Peace Aug 2014 #93

Well that's one good cop. More good ones need to stand up for the people. Democracy includes the... L0oniX Aug 2014 #95

The Fox News "reporter" looks disappointed in today's results. n/t Darkhawk32 Aug 2014 #98

They used to call them "peace officers" arikara Aug 2014 #100

Officers of the Peace. I remember actually calling them peace officers. Rex Aug 2014 #101

I've grown up with DC protests bigtree Aug 2014 #104

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2014 #106

Finally someone is taking charge and changing the tone! mackerel Aug 2014 #103

Salute! MFM008 Aug 2014 #105

We need more like this! JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #111

The Governor made an excellent choice newfie11 Aug 2014 #113

the contrast is stunning.... Locrian Aug 2014 #114

true leadership in action drray23 Aug 2014 #116

It's great that he did this (even though that's what he was brought in to do) justiceischeap Aug 2014 #117

that may be the catalyst drray23 Aug 2014 #119

Combine what we see and hear sammythecat Aug 2014 #118

He said the magic word: "we". And meant it. riqster Aug 2014 #120

+1 pinto Aug 2014 #121

I truly believe the reason why the protesters looted and rioted was because the police treated them LynneSin Aug 2014 #124

Oh, so they found an effective leader. AllyCat Aug 2014 #126

I am so utterly impressed by this man. marew Aug 2014 #127

I like this officer Gothmog Aug 2014 #128

several ++++ riversedge Aug 2014 #131

Sleight of hand P.R. strategy devised by crisis managers and cynical politicians. Peregrine Took Aug 2014 #132

K&R. nt awoke_in_2003 Aug 2014 #135

waxing poetic griloco Aug 2014 #136

Kudos Capt. Johnson n/t skeewee08 Aug 2014 #137

That's a nice Thursday evening photo-op. Kire Aug 2014 #138

he was instrumental in getting them to back off after their fuck up bigtree Aug 2014 #139