greeneyedgrrl writes--it sounds like you know more officers that think like you than not... and that is fantastic. i really hope that change is happening here as well; i have not seen it in my state, and i realize that doesn't necessarily mean it isn't taking place, it is just outside of my experience... i have had experiences with both pd and co in my state which has been mostly, not all, negative.
SoNotHer writes-This is the kind of wisdom and thinking that needs to accompany any position of power and force. Thank you for your post.
It boils down to respect. I get the behavior I expect by showing respect...and am respected back. Makes defusing a potentially bad situation in the facility much easier.
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