By: Ron Pies

Ron Pies — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 22:08:23 +0000

I have worked closely with police departments in. Phoenix, Scottsdale and for the last thirty years of my career, in Tempe. My experiences were unique, in that I worked with all levels of the departments. I know Chief Moir and many of the members of the Tempe Police Department. As a fifty year resident and retired city employee, I am very confident that our police were screened and have been well trained. What people may not understand, is that every single day, these officers face situations that are unexpected. Their lives are on the line, requiring instant reactions. While they have been thoroughly screened and trained, no one can predict what they will do in life threatening situations. We have seen too many situations that are unacceptable, resulting in abuse and even death. I am also aware of police officers losing their lives because of unanticipated events. Much needs to be done to make sure the events, like we have seen dont happen. The solutions are not simple. We are dealing with human beings and spur of the moment situations. What we can and must do is to stop the racism that has been the cause of much of our problems.

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By: Ron Pies