re: "He Should Have Stayed In His Squad Car"

The militarization of the police in their overzealous attempt to prosecute the failed war on drugs has spilled over and undermined their ability to police in other areas. Legalize drugs, put money into drug use prevention and treat it as a health problem instead of throwing people in prison and throwing away the key. The police can then focus on pursuing violent criminals and develop a more positive rapport with the community they are policing.