TO THE EDITOR:
In the (editorial) regarding how the police force needs to be reformed, the author discusses how demilitarization of the police force needs to occur in order for civilians to feel safe in their community.
While I believe that something needs to change to stop authoritative officers from acting unreasonably violent, demilitarizing the force is (not) the answer.
Police officers face many potential dangers in their jobs every day, and penalizing armed action could deter their responsibility to protect and serve.
Because the Second Amendment allows people to carry and use firearms, officers are at a disadvantage when protecting themselves and civilians. This would put officers in harm’s way in the sense that police would not be able to fully protect themselves and others.
Even though I do not have an exact solution to this widespread problem in society today, I know that demilitarizing the police force completely is not a sure fix.
Sarah Brooker
First-Year
Geochemistry
