All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force

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All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force
411 Offer Upgrade User ID: 69545988 United States 06/18/2015 08:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force Amnesty International: All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force All 50 states as well as the District fall short of the international standards for the use of lethal force by law enforcement, according to a report released Thursday by Amnesty International. Unlike many countries, the review found that no state requires that the preservation of life be the priority that governs police use of force. International standards, outlined in the United Nations’ Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials, state that deadly force should be a last resort. “Police have a fundamental obligation to protect human life. Deadly force must be reserved as a method of absolute last resort,” said Steven W. Hawkins, executive director of Amnesty International USA, said in a statement. “The fact that absolutely no state laws conform to this standard is deeply disturbing and raises serious human rights concerns. “Reform is needed and it is needed immediately. Lives are at stake.” MORE.... [link to www.washingtonpost.com] "Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves." --William Pitt

Anonymous Coward User ID: 966987 United States 06/18/2015 08:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force Didn't know that there were international standards for city police. So, what are the international standards for civilians? Because I'm sure that the 50 states are failing to meet that too. That's why there are police and jails!
Anonymous Coward User ID: 69546846 United States 06/18/2015 08:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force Didn't know that there were international standards for city police. So, what are the international standards for civilians? Because I'm sure that the 50 states are failing to meet that too. That's why there are police and jails! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 966987 don't turn it around piggy.
Billy Guess User ID: 64675415 United States 06/18/2015 08:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force It's because police see their primary obligation as officer safety, not protection of life in general.

Terrebonne User ID: 69438329 United States 06/18/2015 10:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force . INFJ; We are the protectors.
Anonymous Coward User ID: 69493004 United States 06/18/2015 10:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force It's because police see their primary obligation as officer safety, not protection of life in general. Quoting: Billy Guess SAdly, this is the truth.
Anonymous Coward User ID: 67637065 United States 06/18/2015 10:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force two words good shoot

Loup Garou User ID: 41630033 United States 06/18/2015 10:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force Amnesty International: All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force All 50 states as well as the District fall short of the international standards for the use of lethal force by law enforcement, according to a report released Thursday by Amnesty International. Unlike many countries, the review found that no state requires that the preservation of life be the priority that governs police use of force. International standards, outlined in the United Nations’ Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials, state that deadly force should be a last resort. “Police have a fundamental obligation to protect human life. Deadly force must be reserved as a method of absolute last resort,” said Steven W. Hawkins, executive director of Amnesty International USA, said in a statement. “The fact that absolutely no state laws conform to this standard is deeply disturbing and raises serious human rights concerns. “Reform is needed and it is needed immediately. Lives are at stake.” MORE.... [link to www.washingtonpost.com] Quoting: 411 They take an Oath to Serve and PROTECT. So much for their oath. So they are liars and bullies. Just because YOU don’t believe in the Rougarou; or the Loup Garou, don’t make you safe; No ! The Constitution is a blend of 'moral certitude' -- which is one of the reasons that criminals are determined to be rid of it and We the People must be even more determined to defend it. "If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." - Thomas Paine The only thing the Illuminati fears is an independent person who can live, eat, sleep, stay warm and defend themselves separate from Federal help. Pray that the Lord gives us more time! The End is near and time is short! A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. ~Proverbs 18:2 For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle" - James Keller Checkd, Keked, and Rekt! #Kids2
Loup Garou User ID: 41647665 United States 06/19/2015 12:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force re: All 50 states fail to meet international standards on police use of force I am shocked that this isn't getting a major amount of attention from the GLP family. Just because YOU don’t believe in the Rougarou; or the Loup Garou, don’t make you safe; No ! The Constitution is a blend of 'moral certitude' -- which is one of the reasons that criminals are determined to be rid of it and We the People must be even more determined to defend it. "If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." - Thomas Paine The only thing the Illuminati fears is an independent person who can live, eat, sleep, stay warm and defend themselves separate from Federal help. Pray that the Lord gives us more time! The End is near and time is short! A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. ~Proverbs 18:2 For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle" - James Keller Checkd, Keked, and Rekt! #Kids2
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