• tangentism ( tangentism@beehaw.org ) 
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    10 hours ago

    Whatever flaws the UK’s police have, it’s not nearly as bad

    The only major difference between the US and UK police is the numbers that are armed.

    UK police are still full of the corrupt, racists, misogynists, rapists, child abusers and wife beaters.

    • FishFace ( FishFace@piefed.social ) 
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      10 hours ago

      The entire basis of policing in the two countries is different. This is reflected in their attitude and use of force, which is relevant when evaluating any new police power or tool.