NWI INGO General Post Part 19 - LegOs, Glocks and iPhones!

[KLB]

Jokes aside, it's really not that simple. A few weeks back WBEZ had a good piece on how Police foot chases are not terribly effective, often result in harm to one or more parties, and officers rarely receive training on how to best handle foot chases ("1 to 3 percent"). Chicago implementing a foot chase policy for CPD comes in response to the complete and utter absence of one previously.

From this Chicago Tribune article:

That same article then goes on to discuss how Las Vegas implemented a foot pursuit policy and found "officers’ use of force dropped 23%, and officer injuries dropped 11%" after its implementation.

You don't see where this will lead to more people running from the police?

 

[Lushamania]

You don't see where this will lead to more people running from the police?

People are going to run, it doesn't matter if there's a foot pursuit policy in place or not. That's like saying implementing the death penalty will deter violent crimes. What the foot pursuit policy does, on the contrary, is ensure that the police and bystanders remain safe(r) due to process, procedure, and training. Which I am all for.

 

[jedi]

Snow? Did someone say snow??

 

[KLB]

People are going to run, it doesn't matter if there's a foot pursuit policy in place or not. That's like saying implementing the death penalty will deter violent crimes. What the foot pursuit policy does, on the contrary, is ensure that the police and bystanders remain safe(r) due to process, procedure, and training. Which I am all for.

No, that is not the same. Penalties for crimes really only stop the more law abiding people from possibly committing crimes. Most criminals do not consider the possible penalty they might suffer.

When the news broadcasts that the police won't chase you if you run, especially for certain crimes, more people are going to run.

No policy ensures anyone is safe. If the policy is that some criminal is not pursued, and that criminal then carjacks and kills someone, was that victim safer?

 

[Doug28450]

Snow? Did someone say snow??

We can only hope.

Imagine the carnage on the Borman.

 

[Doug28450]

No, that is not the same. Penalties for crimes really only stop the more law abiding people from possibly committing crimes. Most criminals do not consider the possible penalty they might suffer.

When the news broadcasts that the police won't chase you if you run, especially for certain crimes, more people are going to run.

No policy ensures anyone is safe. If the policy is that some criminal is not pursued, and that criminal then carjacks and kills someone, was that victim safer?

Stop with the logic.

 

[actaeon277]

Letting people get away with a crime, ensures more crime.

Not a theory.

 

[actaeon277]

WTF?
I'm friggin freezing in my house.

 

[Doug28450]

WTF?
I'm friggin freezing in my house.

Is it snowing as well?

 

[melensdad]

You don't see where this will lead to more people running from the police?

More donuts and lower requirements on the physical fitness exam?

 

[actaeon277]

Is it snowing as well?

Feels like it.
Don't know if I should turn on the house heater, or just run the small propane heater in the bedroom.

 

[melensdad]

Letting people get away with a crime, ensures more crime.

Not a theory.

Yup. But it is a theory. One that had been proven true all around the world

Broken Windows Theory

The broken windows theory states that visible signs of disorder and misbehavior in an environment encourage further disorder and misbehavior, leading to serious crimes. The principle was developed to explain the decay of neighborhoods, but it is often applied to work and educational environments.

www.psychologytoday.com

 

[darkkevin]

The police reform is alive and well in Minneapolis and Portland (among other places) currently, violent crimes are up more than 800% in 12 months, both have gone from decent community’s to third world countries.

 

[darkkevin]

Anyone want some dirty, warped plywood for the low low price of $30 each 10 minimum?

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Saw that too, OP is getting dragged in the comments

 

[Doug28450]

Looks like St. Louis is #1 in murders.

Cities with Most Murders 2024

 

[actaeon277]

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[Snapdragon]

HALP. Does anyone know of a wildlife rescue in the area? This bird seems to be injured and won't leave my yard.

Update: He's fine. Figured out how to fly away. :) Blackbird (OK, I guess it's a crow) in distress in my yard. What to do?

Edit: He flew away, so all is good. I came home to find this bird sitting in my back yard, all puffed up and breathing hard. Came back a bit later and he had moved a bit. I tried to encourage him to fly away, but it seems all he can do is walk and hop. Does anyone know what kind of bird it...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[CTC B4Z]

The police reform is alive and well in Minneapolis and Portland (among other places) currently, violent crimes are up more than 800% in 12 months, both have gone from decent community’s to third world countries.

Good.

 

[KLB]

The only one I know is East of Valpo

mrwildliferehab.org

 

[Snapdragon]

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The only one I know is East of Valpo

mrwildliferehab.org

Thanks. I called Humane Indiana Wildlife rescue and they asked me to send pics. I have come to the conclusion (with a bit of help) that it is a fledgling crow. I think I see Mama crow hanging around, so he will probably get fed. I saw him trying to jump and fly a few times. Hopefully it will happen soon.

Current situation.