Police Must Work To Restore Their Credibility And Moral Authority!
The Police Union says that “... police morale are low. “ He said he’s already hearing concern many of the 1,300 officers the Seattle Police Officers Guild represents. He said many officers are struggling with morale and now losing their chief. ( http://komonews.com/news/local/police-union-says-officers-struggling-with-low-morale-following-chief-bests-retirement ) But I’d say, what’s worse or adds “insult to injury” is when those charged with upholding the law abrogate their duty and practice racial injustice. And We must truthfully confront our history of racial injustice before we can repair its painful legacy of police violence. Therefore, we must work even harder to abolish it. Further and more importantly, Police violence and vigilante justice on black lives must stop because it affects police moral authority and reduces any currency and credibility they may have left to serve and protect all. In effect, creating lawlessness and disorder; setting the stage for “civil unrest” l...