what should the police departments do to stop racial tension?
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You expect too much out of them.\nWe have to stop the racism ourselves. \n\nHowever, police departments should have specific rules against racial profiling.\n\nIt would be good for neighborhoods sensitive to these issues that are homogenous, racially, to have police of the same race to avoid the appearance and lesson the posibility of the appearance of racism.\n\nPeace!!
634494
Go to the authorities.
129504
Police brutality exists in the U.S. for the simple fact that, they do not give proper screening of individules\nbefore they give them a badge and gun. They give these\ngung-ho I-can-do-whatever guys who think they can get away with it cause Im a cop people a job.  Also, factor in the race card, because most of the cases are white on Black crimes.  they fear the black man so they automatically resort to violence to solve the issue.  It sickens me that\nthey allow them to get away with it.  This country prides itself on freedom, what about the freedom to walk or drive\nand not have to worry about the people who are supposed to be protecting you.  Stop Racism, stop police brutallity.\n  And this is being written by a white man, so dont think im a complaining Black man.
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Make them get a search warrant. \n If you give them permission or open the hood you are giving consent to a search.  \nThey must have probable cause.  More than likely they can't prove it to a judge, so no search warrant will be produced.\nOf course be ready for the repercussions of upholding your rights.  They don't like citizens who rebuke their abuse of power.......
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There's really no downside to calling the police.  Let them and the DA worry about making their case.  You're just alerting them to an important matter of public safety.
269945
let it pass the first time.  it could be an isolated incident or a misunderstanding.  but bear in mind that there are racists in every society.
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I'm guessing that you are asking this in jest, at least I hope so.  Just in the unlikely possibility that you are serious, most police work very hard to help citizens and enforce the law.  \n\nIt can be a highly stressful job in that they generally must deal with the dregs of society.  Even so, most overcome this grim environment and are pleasant and attempt to serve every call.  Often the calls they receive must be prioritized with the most serious coming first, because some times there is just not enough police staff to respond to all calls.
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The POLICE are doing a job to protect us law abiding citizens from people who have no regard for the law or other people.  Only people who should be worried when talking to them are criminals or people with something to hide.
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Probably any racial issue
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Let me guess the harass you for loitering….  \nThey are just doing their job.  To keep the neighborhood nice for everyone. \nYou not going to get anywhere with a petition….  don’t mouth off… say hello officer in a friendly way, if they tell you there is a problem with you behavior tell them you are sorry.  Ask there when what you could do instead…  \nbe honest tell them you're bored... they should be willing to help if you ask. You need to demonstrate a little courtesy and respect toward the police and they will return the favor.  This goes for the way you act toward all adults… sorry but that’s just a the way a civilized society like our works…
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Call the LAPD and find out from them.\nBetter than getting arrested or shot.\nThat's if you don't mind getting arrested or shot.
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ask police.They knew the best methods
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I completely agree. It has nothing to do with racial profiling, its about securing the border and having a little more authority over those coming here. But, unfortunatly no matter what case may be someone has to turn it to a racial issue.
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If this is a police incident, contact your local bar association and ask for referrals of attorneys who do "Section 1983" litigation or "civil rights / police brutality" litigation.  You'll likely find some lawyers who will take the case on contingency (especially since attorneys' fees are available under Section 1983, the civil rights statute for most police brutality cases).
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Military Police\n\nGood luck!
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give a police complain......\n\nif thats not working too....\n\nset him up with other rowdys or rival ones....
100763
Talk to a local attorney. They usually offer free consultations and can tell you what if anything was wrong with what happened in the situation. If you feel there was something wrong with the situation then maybe there was. If anything maybe you can at least get an apology from the chief of police even if there was nothing legally wrong with the situation.