I work for a Mental health unit with 2 Police officers we deal with people who have drug and mental health issues. At times over the last 10 years we have "taken down" some large drug affected men, mainly "ice" these days which is epidemic here, and let me tell you even with three of us it is a huge struggle. Sometimes back up is needed or Mace spray which is aweful stuff! Cant stand it. {Aussie cops dont have Tasers} You only have seconds to make decisions which can get you seriously hurt, or even killed. I have been injured dozens of times...have a shoulder injury from Monday. So do many officers I worked with. Thankfully guns have never been used. I know all the officers in my city and have respect for the difficult and unthankful job they have. NONE of the 30-40 Cops I have worked with are bad guys who want a fight. They just want to get home to their families at the end of the day. One of the guys I worked with has two hearing aids after getting punched in the head by a guy on L.S.D. He has dizzy spells. With all the talk about Michael Brown what the cop should have, could have done, let me tell you....YOU can't put yourself in that position. You don't know what it's like I do. When your blood is pumping and your life in danger it's almost like a sick nightmare. It's a huge "rush" and your very glad when it's over, a huge relief and lots of pats on the back. A lone officer against a larger drug affected man is in huge danger and every second counts. I love my job but it is stressful and takes a toll. Also many officers come down with Post trumatic Stress. I have nothing but respect for these guys. Thanks to all Police officers on duty to keep the streets safe.
Witness 007
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A day in the life of a Cop...my story. The truth.
by Witness 007 ini work for a mental health unit with 2 police officers we deal with people who have drug and mental health issues.
at times over the last 10 years we have "taken down" some large drug affected men, mainly "ice" these days which is epidemic here, and let me tell you even with three of us it is a huge struggle.
sometimes back up is needed or mace spray which is aweful stuff!
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Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown
by Simon inafter a thorough investigation and weighing of the evidence the grand jury has decided not to indict the officer.. the reaction so far seems as predicted - people refuse to accept that the result represents justice despite claims that is what they wanted.. there is now violence and vandalism, including gunshots.
let's hope the police contain the troublemakers.. .
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Witness 007
I saw the shocking footage yesterday of Michael Brown high on pot stealing the cigars and assaulting the small clerk by pushing him into shelves and threatening and standing over him 3 TIMES. The clerk did not call the police out of fear but a customer did. Now his father says "My son respected law enforcement..." I guess he did not see this footage or his son does not respect clerks! If Michael continued with this attitude with the police is it any wonder he got shot. I hate people saying "He was a lovely family guy who loved his friends...gentle giant..." I bet he was but from the footage not on that night.
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Just finished Crisis of Conscience, now for Combating Cult Mind Control
by Blackfalcon98 inray franz is really encouraging, and his experience really proves how destructive the borg.
just got my hands on combating cult mind control....i gotta admit: its not an easy read like cofc.
i intend to finish, anyone here who has read the book?
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Witness 007
Both his books are awesome...are you a big key and peele fan? Red falcon out..
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Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown
by Simon inafter a thorough investigation and weighing of the evidence the grand jury has decided not to indict the officer.. the reaction so far seems as predicted - people refuse to accept that the result represents justice despite claims that is what they wanted.. there is now violence and vandalism, including gunshots.
let's hope the police contain the troublemakers.. .
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Witness 007
By stealing the cigars this young man set in motion his own death and is resposible for it and the current riots. What right does he have to steal? Who's going to believe the testamony of thieves who asaulted a store clerk? Do you think he had agressive behaviour that night? He was not walking home from the Kingdom hall. Looting and destroying property...what a good way to protest this "crime." Discusting.
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Bill Cosby - too much smoke for no fire?
by Simon init seems like the list of people who are accusing him of rape and sexual assault is growing every day.
i'm skeptical of single accusations but the number of people and the similar stories seem overwhelming now.. it's not a conviction but to the court of public opinion ... guilty?.
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Witness 007
Why would so many women in dependant of each other do this. He did it.
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The Young American Who WANTED to Be Arrested in North Korea
by fulltimestudent ininteresting case!.
quote: matthew miller: a[in north korea] i was prepared for the atorturea.
but instead of that i was killed with kindness, and with that my mind folded and the plan fell apart...a. .
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Witness 007
This has happened before. At least 3 americans...later they tried to go back and were not allowed. One is a famous T.V star now. Playing "bad guys."
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major split among JWs
by sidex ini am a jehovah's witness from siberia.
please tell us who knows what and where thesplits occurred after the death of rutherford.
now in russia there are many schisms.. .
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Witness 007
Start your own new group called "the truth about the truth jehovahs Witnesses."
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Perfect emblems to partake of on a cold eve...
by Gregor incream of butternut squash soup with garlic bread croutons and a good red wine.
a little gruyere cheese grated on the piping hot soup.
yes, i am a partaker and will be going to heaven..
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Witness 007
Did you say wine? How much wine?
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A fascinating invention is being tested here in our little village.
by Gregor init is a beautifully simple machine that produces electricity from moving water.. we live on the columbia river 3 miles above the huge bonneville dam hydro-electric installation.. we have an abandoned lock that was built about one hundred years ago to lift river traffic around the rapids formed thousands of years ago when the naturally formed bridge of the gods collapsed.
the river now flows through it next to thunder island.. recently, an experimental device called the "eco-auger" was lowered into the locks current to begin tests of the beta model.
it is about the size of a small school bus.
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Witness 007
Love it except the name. How about POWER TRON 3000!
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I have nothing left in the tank, I need help
by Yondaime ini dont have the willpower to attend meetings anymore.
i'm literally on the sound system list every week.
i'm either reading on sunday or tuesday, praying on tuesday nites, adjusting mics, passing mics, or working the sound system, or doing last minute parts for the service meeting.
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Witness 007
Okay first off you DONT tell them you dont want to go. You my friend have Chronic fatigue. When it's meeting time get on your bed in the fetal position and play sick...faint, vomit, you are not well at all. You cant quit college but I played sick till they left for the meeting...then I would crack a beer and watch movies....be in bed a sleep when they returned.