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i_nobes_what_i_nobes t1_iwqi8tl wrote

Reply to comment by silverhammer96 in Providence police officer acquitted of assault charge by Rogue-Island-Pirate

And that’s one of the issues we have, which is why we need police reform. Because as you stated, which is 100% true, cops are not on duty all day long. Because there’s an ocean of difference between what this cop did and an off duty officer saving a convenient store from a robbery.

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silverhammer96 t1_iwqjv43 wrote

See that’s a term I hate “off-duty officer.” They’re citizens. Normal citizens. They don’t get more rights just because for 8-12 hours a day they put on a uniform.

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i_nobes_what_i_nobes t1_iwra0mz wrote

You know, I’ve never thought about it like that. And you’re 100% right, they’re not any more special than anyone else when they’re not working. I don’t call myself an “off duty nanny”, when I’m not at work.

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silverhammer96 t1_iwrd7v4 wrote

Any “off-duty officer” is just a cop that’s abusing his position and working overtime without permission from their superior. Shouldn’t be applauded, should be disciplined.

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