Quote:The exception does not make the rule.


The only thing "systemic" is that we're talking about crime and enforcement, where there is inherent danger and the possibility or brutality because of the very nature of the situation.

No doubt that the nature of the job creates situations where violent actions are inevitable.


However, I would argue that violent actions do not mean brutality should be expected.


Based on the number of deaths by officer, not to mention brutality that did not lead to death, I would argue that it is not the exception, but something that occurs far too often and throughout the entire nation.


The frequency and pervasiveness makes it impossible not to see it as a systemic problem. And as flsprt points out, police brutality happens across all races--black, white, and brown. The point is that when you are confronted by police, you should expect to survive the interaction without any brutality.


The system makes it way to easy for cops to abuse their power.

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