[goldcd]

This is the systemic racism that organizations are accused of.

It doesn't (to me) mean that "everybody in the organization is racist and the whole thing should be disbanded/defunded" though.

I take it as simply being that when something like this happens, it's easier for those not involved, good people, to turn a blind eye than stand up for what they know is right.

Not a criticism of the individuals, I know I'd find it hard to stand up and risk being ostracized - it's a criticism of the system where doing the right thing isn't the easy thing.

[r00fus]

There are good cops - and they are rooted out [1] [2]. "Doing the right thing" is a fireable offense, apparently.

[1] https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/07/what-polic...

[2] https://mfranciswrites.medium.com/5-good-cops-that-got-fired...

[goldcd]

Some good links to some infuriating stories.

Maybe what both sides could unite around is an organization that will back up these officers?

~ "The Good Apple Officer Organization"

At the most basic level, could cover the pensions of whistle-blowers - and I'd guess for every story we hear now, would get a dozen more out there.

I genuninely believe most people who join law enforcement want to make the world a better place. Question is simply how can we help them do this?