• NovaPrime@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Even better, an automatic presumptuon of guilt with weapon discharges and camera “malfunctions” with the onus on the officer to raise an affirmative defense successfully. Is it going to be burdensome for the police? Yes. But that’s the fucking point. Weapon discharges should be a true life or death last resort only

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      Even the military require that soldiers request a go ahead when they need to fire their weapon. Cops should do the same at a minimum. Or face consequences.