Great post Beth. I'm not surprised about the comment the law enforcement officer said to you. Before i retired I worked for a local city. My job was computer support for the police department. Most of them had that mind set. There were a few that I think were really good officers.
I remember one who managed to maintain his humanity, a detective who said, "I always try to leave the man I'm arresting with his dignity," and I believe he meant it. As for the rest, enforcing white privilege remained the name of the game.
Thank you, Beth, for this excellent report. Words fail me.
Great post Beth. I'm not surprised about the comment the law enforcement officer said to you. Before i retired I worked for a local city. My job was computer support for the police department. Most of them had that mind set. There were a few that I think were really good officers.
I remember one who managed to maintain his humanity, a detective who said, "I always try to leave the man I'm arresting with his dignity," and I believe he meant it. As for the rest, enforcing white privilege remained the name of the game.