Read the Express-News letters to the editor for July 3.
Future police officers should be screened on attitude, the ability to exercise authority and for the ability to deescalate conflict, says a reader.I am a retired school psychologist with 20 years experience working in public and private schools, and mental health clinics. After retiring, I pursued a Master of Divinity and pastored two congregations for 12 years.
Police misconduct situations are not due to insufficient training. Police aggression and abuse are due to poor hiring practices. Policing failures usually involve a citizen who fails to follow the orders of an officer. The officer then makes the critical mistake of escalating rather than de-escalating the situation. Then we have a tragedy.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
July 4th 2023: Festivals, parades and concerts in N.J. (July 1, 2023)Check out these July 4, 2023, events and festivals being held in New Jersey through July 4.
Read more »
July 4th 2023: Where to watch fireworks in N.J. (July 1, 2023)Check out this list of Fourth of July fireworks planned throughout New Jersey in 2023.
Read more »
July 4th 2023: Festivals, parades and concerts in N.J. (July 2, 2023)Check out these July 4, 2023, events and festivals being held in New Jersey through July 4.
Read more »
July 4th 2023: Where to watch fireworks in N.J. (July 2, 2023)Check out this list of Fourth of July fireworks planned throughout New Jersey in 2023.
Read more »
Where you can and can't launch fireworks in Utah this JulyThe lighting of fireworks is legal between July 2 and July 5, and July 22 and July 25 in Utah — but there are still restrictions as to where they can be launched.
Read more »
WHAT YOU MISSED: Top San Diego news stories June 26 - July 2If you were among the thousands of people enjoying the great outdoors in America's Finest City this week, you may have missed a story or two in the news cycle. We're here to help.
Read more »