• TheObviousSolution@lemm.ee
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    11 hours ago

    Honestly, I’ve called cops on cops before, no need for them to be black. One because they were an undercover cop who did not identify themselves adequately and acted suspiciously, second another (or maybe the same) undercover cop that was driving recklessly through the streets almost causing accidents without even a cop light/siren. I’d probably even call if they were in uniform and acted suspiciously enough so dispatch could double check. Cops are workers and they are human, they are not above you or illicit activities themselves, recordings have proved this. I would call, just not place the blame on them while just sticking to why the circumstances aroused concern.

    And even generally, calling official numbers to confirm a situation is even something that is increasingly becoming necessary with the number of scams coming out. I realize racism was probably a factor here, specially if they are calling while cop cars are outside and there is clearly a crime scene being investigated, but seriously, don’t think this means you have to think twice about reporting suspicious activity if they are cops.

  • Queen HawlSera@lemm.ee
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    21 hours ago

    To be fair, cops can’t just randomly look into people’s houses, so this guy could have been mistaken for a police impersonator.

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    22 hours ago

    If only they had the common sense to be angry at white pigs too

  • AFK BRB Chocolate@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    This country has horrific systemic racism, and that might very will have instigated this scenario.

    On the other hand, if there’s a guy prowling between the houses of my neighborhood, even if he’s in uniform, I’m going to call the police to make sure it’s legit, and I’m going to describe him as best I can, including skin color.

    • ObjectivityIncarnate@lemmy.world
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      8 hours ago

      Absolutely, it’s absurd for that guy to assume this is a racist act.

      But that’s what happens when victim mentality is drilled into one so deeply that it becomes the primary component of one’s identity.

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      1 day ago

      The police always tell the public that they should call authorities if they aren’t sure about someone pulling you over or at the door. Until you do such things to be cautious, and suddenly you’re the bad person for not immediately obeying. Double standard.

    • arin@lemmy.world
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      21 hours ago

      I’d rather have people in this thread be a cop than what they selectively hire(they choose the connie bully types)

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    1 day ago

    Where is he, Patrick?

    At the intersection of Conch and Coral.

    That’s where I am! He’s right on top of me, but I can’t see him!