04-20-2021, 02:45 PM
C(-)ris wrote: Police do what they are trained to do. Restrain and detain criminals. They aren't mental health providers or community advocates/social workers nor should they be. Two completely exclusive skillsets.
No, it is a result of police in the U.S. only sometimes required to have 90 days in a "Police Academy" (there's a reason the movie was made). This happens much less frequently in countries that require a dedicated two year training program that include welfare and wellness check training. I know it can be shocking to some U.S residents, but there are First World countries that do not usually let their lowest rank officers carry guns.