It's not that simple. Hypothetically, I beat my wife. The neighbors call the police. Now I can find out what my wife may have told the police in confidence.
What information is she giving the police in confidence, and why?
Why did the neighbors call the police, rather than a 911 service which can dispatch a perhaps more appropriate response?
What training do the police have on handling domestic violence? Why not send a counselor, who doesn't carry a gun?
What is the long-term goal - stop this specific act, or stop the long-term domestic abuse? Are the police also able to handle the latter?
Why is your wife staying with you? Is there an economic or emotional dependency which can be better addressed by, eg, a stronger social safety net and spousal abuse shelters? Is there a social stigma against her leaving? Is there social pressure for you to beat her?
Bodycams don't solve the problem of a thoroughly corrupt police system. Max Headroom's dystopia was optimistic.
eesmith|5 years ago
What information is she giving the police in confidence, and why?
Why did the neighbors call the police, rather than a 911 service which can dispatch a perhaps more appropriate response?
What training do the police have on handling domestic violence? Why not send a counselor, who doesn't carry a gun?
What is the long-term goal - stop this specific act, or stop the long-term domestic abuse? Are the police also able to handle the latter?
Why is your wife staying with you? Is there an economic or emotional dependency which can be better addressed by, eg, a stronger social safety net and spousal abuse shelters? Is there a social stigma against her leaving? Is there social pressure for you to beat her?
Bodycams don't solve the problem of a thoroughly corrupt police system. Max Headroom's dystopia was optimistic.
hirundo|5 years ago