FBI Boss Calls For “Open and Honest Discussion” Between Blacks And Police. It looks like James B. Comey FBI Director is really trying to bring about some change. He is creating some initiatives that will allow police officers and the communities they serve to have an open dialogue. Due to the most recent tragedies with Eric Garner and Mike Brown and a host of others there has been division between law enforcement and people of color. James B. Comey’s goal is to put an end to that and bring about peace to communities throughout the United States. More info after the jump.
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“We must better understand the people we serve and protect—by trying to know, deep in our gut, what it feels like to be a law-abiding young Black man walking on the street and encountering law enforcement. We must understand how that young man may see us. We must resist the lazy short-cuts of cynicism and approach him with respect and decency,” he said.
He also defended police work.
“Citizens also need to really see the men and women of law enforcement. They need to see what police see through the windshields of their squad cars, or as they walk down the street. They need to see the risks and dangers law enforcement officers encounter on a typical late-night shift,” he said. “If they take the time to do that, what they will see are officers who are human, who are overwhelmingly doing the right thing for the right reasons, and who are too often operating in communities—and facing challenges—most of us choose to drive around.”
What do you think will help bring the two worlds together? Do you think it’s possible? Do you think all officers should take a yearly diversity and inclusion workshop? Let me know your suggestions in the comments.
