National Police Week

[Origanalist]

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About National Police Week

Each year our nation loses between 140-160 law enforcement officers in the line of duty. National Police Week (NPW) held May 11 – 17 each year in Washington, D.C. honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement officers. On May 11 and 12, surviving families and co-workers begin arriving in Washington, D.C. for the week-long events.

The first major event is the Candlelight Vigil hosted by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) on May 13. The service begins at 8:00 p.m. with the newly engraved names being read.

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) hosts the National Police Survivors’ Conference on May 14 and May 16 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, the host hotel. The conference includes breakfast, lunch, guest speakers, debriefing sessions and a Kids/Teens program for the surviving children and siblings of the fallen officer. On May 16 the conference closes with a Picnic on the Patio night where dinner is provided with games, music and more. This allows survivors to relax and be with each other after a stressful week.

The Fraternal Order of Police and Auxiliary hosts the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service on the west front lawn of the U.S. Capitol on May 15. The surviving family members will have an opportunity to place a flower in a wreath honoring their fallen officer. The service begins at 11:00 a.m. and will last about 2 hours.


History of National Police Week

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. The law was amended by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Public Law 103-322, signed by President Bill Clinton, directing that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff on all government buildings on May 15 each year. While the actual dates change from year to year, National Police Week is always the calendar week, beginning on Sunday, which includes May 15.

Show your support and buy your National Police Week goodies here; http://www.policeweekstore.com/

[Origanalist]

Fun fact; since 1912, 14 cops have been convicted of murder in America. What other group can boast this level of integrity and professionalism? After all they are dealing with dangerous criminals on a daily basis.

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[Slave Mentality]

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[Origanalist]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9d5Vj-AQFg

[NorthCarolinaLiberty]

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[Dr.3D]

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That's what happens when you try to write a buggy horse a ticket.

[Anti Federalist]

So, that's what was going on...was wondering about all the flags at half mast.

[Anti Federalist]

Fun fact; since 1912, 14 cops have been convicted of murder in America. What other group can boast this level of integrity and professionalism? After all they are dealing with dangerous criminals on a daily basis.

And every year, about 1000 of us are killed by cops.

Hard to tell because they don't keep accurate records and don't report death by cop properly.

[tod evans]

And every year, about 1000 of us are killed by cops.

Hard to tell because they don't keep accurate records and don't report death by cop properly.

I say use their own regulations to determine culpability....

If there's a kop within 1000 feet of any death it's his fault and should be recorded as such...

If you or I violate statutes within 1000 feet of XYZ we're liable for enhanced sentencing.........

[CaptUSA]

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Lately there is perception of increased risk for police in the line of duty (defending American freedoms at home). With more troops returning home from wars abroad, increasing number of police officers are also veterans of US military. So it's sort of expected extension of veterans week to thank all heroes.
Some Chi-Raq activists like Spike Lee even think Chicago is just as or more dangerous than Iraq.


http://www.uwstout.edu/veterans/images/veterans-week.png

[bunklocoempire]

To escalate, flinch, deny accountability, and be the excuse to disarm the weak and vulnerable.

Another "service" provided that an individual cannot opt out of.

Switch insurance policy for a more cost effective and flexible policy? Nope, you're not allowed to do that. Now please join us in honoring your dead insurance adjusters.

Thank you for "choosing" Blue Stain Insurance, see ya next year.

[Occam's Banana]

Fun fact; since 1912, 14 cops have been convicted of murder in America. What other group can boast this level of integrity and professionalism? After all they are dealing with dangerous criminals on a daily basis.

And every year, about 1000 of us are killed by cops.

Hard to tell because they don't keep accurate records and don't report death by cop properly.

Yeah, well, this is "National Police Week."

If you guys were all that important, there'd be a "National Mundane Week."

But you aren't and there isn't. So get over yourselves.

Now move along, you two, before one of our brave boys and girls in blue has to come over there and move you along ...

[shakey1]

So, that's what was going on...was wondering about all the flags at half mast.

I dunno, I know they ain't gonna fly half mask for the likes of me... they may as well just keep 'em there all the time, eh?

[shakey1]

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[mrsat_98]

I say use their own regulations to determine culpability....

If there's a kop within 1000 feet of any death it's his fault and should be recorded as such...

If you or I violate statutes within 1000 feet of XYZ we're liable for enhanced sentencing.........


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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to tod evans and CaptUSA again.

[Zippyjuan]

Fun fact; since 1912, 14 cops have been convicted of murder in America. What other group can boast this level of integrity and professionalism? After all they are dealing with dangerous criminals on a daily basis.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2016/06/22/study-finds-1100-police-officers-per-year-or-3-per-day-are-arrested-nationwide/?utm_term=.60c79a1c6c00

Over a seven year period (2005- 2011):


There were 125 officers charged with murder or non-negligent manslaughter in the seven years of the study, and the Bowling Green researchers have followed the outcomes. Of the 125 cases, 107 have been resolved and 77 of those officers were convicted, a 72 percent conviction rate, the same conviction rate as for officers in all crimes where the outcomes are known. A Justice Department study of state court convictions for all defendants, not just police, found a conviction rate in all felony cases of 68 percent, and a 70 percent conviction rate for murder.

Study did not include any federal officers- just state and local officers.


Stinson’s data found 1.7 arrests of police per 100,000 population over the seven years of the study, where the general arrest rate in 2012 alone was 3,888 arrests per 100,000 population.

(that is arrests for any charges)
https://img.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp-content/uploads/sites/55/2016/06/policearrest-update2.jpg

[Occam's Banana]

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I'm not sure what this graphic is supposed to demonstrate (other than how to obfuscate with statistics).

Say 1,000 cops commit violent crimes. Of those, 100 are charged and 70 are convicted. Conviction rate = 70%.

Say 1,000 "civilians" mundanes commit violent crimes. Of those, 900 are charged and 630 are convicted. Conviction rate = 70%.

In this scenario, the conviction rate of cops is "similar to that of civilians [mundanes]."

Are we to conclude, then, that there is nothing horribly wrong with this picture?

[Zippyjuan]

I'm not sure what this graphic is supposed to demonstrate (other than how to obfuscate with statistics).

Say 1,000 cops commit violent crimes. Of those, 100 are charged and 70 are convicted. Conviction rate = 70%.

Say 1,000 "civilians" mundanes commit violent crimes. Of those, 900 are charged and 630 are convicted. Conviction rate = 70%.

In this scenario, the conviction rate of cops is "similar to that of civilians [mundanes]."

Are we to conclude, then, that there is nothing horribly wrong with this picture?

You are right that a lower percentage of police are charged in the first place compared to the general population. I noted that in my post too. Main point was that the "twelve convicted of murder since 1912" was not accurate. Decided to share more statistics.


Stinson’s data found 1.7 arrests of police per 100,000 population over the seven years of the study, where the general arrest rate in 2012 alone was 3,888 arrests per 100,000 population.

[Occam's Banana]

Main point was that the "twelve convicted of murder since 1912" was not accurate.

I'm not disputing that (which is why I didn't mention it).

But given the huge disparity demonstrated by the ratio of police-chargees to mundane-chargees, it really doesn't matter what the raw number is.


You are right that a lower percentage of police are charged in the first place compared to the general population. I noted that in my post too. [...] Decided to share more statistics.


Stinson’s data found 1.7 arrests of police per 100,000 population over the seven years of the study, where the general arrest rate in 2012 alone was 3,888 arrests per 100,000 population.

Which is precisely why the statistics in that "info-graphic" are irrelevant and obfuscatory.

[Origanalist]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2016/06/22/study-finds-1100-police-officers-per-year-or-3-per-day-are-arrested-nationwide/?utm_term=.60c79a1c6c00

Over a seven year period (2005- 2011):



Study did not include any federal officers- just state and local officers.



(that is arrests for any charges)
https://img.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp-content/uploads/sites/55/2016/06/policearrest-update2.jpg

You're right, that number was wrong and I should have checked it. However, since 2005 there have only been 13 officers convicted of murder or manslaughter in fatal on-duty shootings according to what I have been able to drudge up. But OC already pointed out the obvious.

[Anti Federalist]

Yeah, well, this is "National Police Week."

If you guys were all that important, there'd be a "National Mundane Week."

But you aren't and there isn't. So get over yourselves.

Now move along, you two, before one of our brave boys and girls in blue has to come over there and move you along ...

Yassuh...sorry suh...moving along suh.

[Anti Federalist]

Cops convicted of murder while on duty and in the carrying out of their duty?

Even blue privilege won't always guarantee that a cop skates if he beats his wife to death or shoots his neighbor while off duty.

[Origanalist]

Cops convicted of murder while on duty and in the carrying out of their duty?

Even blue privilege won't always guarantee that a cop skates if he beats his wife to death or shoots his neighbor while off duty.

Must be frustrating for the heroes in blue.

[Origanalist]

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[CPUd]

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[Anti Federalist]

Heroes...this, and shit like this, happens every single day, multiple times.

And we're supposed to worship people who place seven year old kids in handcuffs?

I got news for you pal...



7yo Autistic Boy Cuffed, Kidnapped By Police, Held for 6 Days – for Acting Out at School

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By Matt Agorist - May 16, 2017

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Dallas, TX — The family of a 7-year-old boy with autism is demanding answers after their son was handcuffed and essentially disappeared for 6 days for acting out during class.

The boy’s arrest was captured on camera and has drawn much-needed attention as it circulates around social media. Police claim they handcuffed the boy for his own protection. However, several images of the incident show the boy standing there — entirely compliant.

The incident happened last Tuesday at Gabe B. Allen Charter School in Dallas, Texas. The boy’s mother received a call from school — like she has plenty of times in the past — notifying her to come pick up her son for acting out.

However, when she arrived at school last Tuesday, her son was not there.

As FOX 4 reports, she says it had become a familiar routine as her son is a special needs student and often has episodes causing him to act out. But last week, she says administrators told her he’d been taken to a mental facility to prevent harm to himself and to others.

“My son was acting up, which he does every other day. My son was running, which he does every other day. My son was saying absurdities, which he does every other day. And just like every other day, I was called to go and pick him up that morning on a Tuesday morning. When I got there, ‘Where’s my baby?’ ‘Oh, he’s not here.’”

This poor family did not get their son back from the state facility until Monday — six days after police took him away. Naturally, police claim this was all done for the boy’s safety.

The Dallas ISD police department noted that they cannot discuss specifics of the case because of the boy’s age. However, after the photo began to go viral on social media, they issued the following response.

“The image you may have seen posted is of a student while he is being restrained to protect himself against any further harm,” the statement said. “We ask for your help during this period to not continue to spread misinformation.”

Sharing a photo of a 7-year-old boy in handcuffs surrounded by massive police officers is hardly ‘spreading misinformation.’ These are the images society needs to see to help shake them out of this passive acceptance of the police state.

In what world is it considered acceptable for police officers to handcuff a small child with autism at his school and then kidnap him for six days?

The answer to that question is simple. It is not acceptable.

Sadly, however, this country is beginning to accept more instances like this one as schools turn to police to solve everyday childhood problems.

If teachers could not keep this little boy from hurting himself or others, then they have no business in that profession.

According to an attorney for the family, they were told their little boy was held for this prolonged period of time until it was determined that he no longer presented a threat to himself after intervention efforts. Exactly what those ‘intervention efforts’ were, at the unknown facility, have yet to be determined. However, speculation, especially for those with children, is left to a nightmarish imagination.

So far, the family has had to request a detailed account of why their son was handcuffed and kidnapped. They are also attempting to verify the training of the staff who allowed police to take a 7-year-old boy away from his family for nearly a week — to protect him.

This is what public government education looks like in a police state.

(FTFY - AF)

[Danke]

I hope TheTexan had an enjoyable week.

[Anti Federalist]

I hope TheTexan had an enjoyable week.

He's busy

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[Origanalist]

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Coming attractions:

riots in Tulsa.

[Origanalist]

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