• Olhonestjim@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Nope. I don’t have numbers. But I have seen competent, compassionate people talk desperate people out of some dire situations without harm to anyone. We should always start there. Every single time.

    Cops on the other hand must be leashed.

    • GBU_28@lemm.ee
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      9 months ago

      I spoke to the tactical-happy nature of cops, and how that’s a serious issue. I pretty specifically constrained my area of discussion to bomb threats. I acknowledge that for other issues of less terroristic nature, a negotiator is great. (Wellness checks, domestic issues, substance issues, etc)

      Thanks for clarifying the anecdotal source though.