After sniper shootings in the South, Palo Alto officers patrol in pairs

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Now is atone to help and support the daily necessary activity of police.

An attack on policies an attack on every person, and atrack on civilization itself
--- which we are seeing writ large worldwide.

Liberty freedom peaceful civil society wealth generation through hard work and honest government and courts, all of which we enjoy to a very large extent, weand our parents and ancestors worked very hard for

The legitimate degree of concern for any mistake, or wrongdoing, has been fanned into an hysteria , clearly not supported by facts,
And not good judgment. And not good policy.

Where political forces cause policing to be greatly reduced, as in Chicagp neighborhoods and Baltimore, we see violence and harm to minorities greatly increase, not decrease.

Palo Alto has professional mannered trained police. Yet just months ago there was a local incident where harm was directly intended to an officer.

Attacks on officers are almost daily occurrences in the bay area. Ramming of police cars and. Attempts to run over officers. Even at traffic stops is a weekly event now right here in he bay area!

Best to show restraint in rhetoric. In postings. In conversations.

Extreme conversations set off desparate or evil or mentally ill based violence, sometimes.

Be an instrument of peace. you can. We need you to help keep the calm,

Your article reflects the safety of the Palo Alto police--I'm concerned (like "pairs" above) about most of us who are not the police (who have guns and badges, unlike other civilian "pairs" who do not). I hope all caregivers (for the time being, at any rate) are white and not Muslim, Black, Latino, Asian, etc.
Do you think there might be at least one police officer in this community who might shoot first, then say, "Gee, I have no idea why I shot that person . . . " I'm sure the police in Florida, if a question, say, two days ago, would have been asked a question, something like: "You know, it's dangerous out there. As a community we're afraid caregivers, especially those of color, who lie on their backs with their hands up, might be shot by an allegedly trained "peace" officer who shoots a caregiver in the leg, then says, "I have no idea why I pulled the trigger." Surely the Florida police spokesperson would, without a doubt, have said: " There is no way this could ever happen in this community."
But I'm sure it could never happen here in high crime Palo Alto--wait--where have I heard that before?
And, you know what, it is entirely credible just why open carry is so opposed by the police. To quote the Reverend Jackson, "Things are different when the rabbit also has a gun.
As for me, you can be sure I'm terrified by caregivers of the disabled--so, good work, police--go in pairs by all means. Two guns by legal open-carry license holders, sworn to uphold public safety--are better than one. Just shoot first--the reason why is not an issue--but, think about it before you do, because you (wait for it) might be put on "administrative leave" until things cool down--then you can always use the Rodney King police exuse that "you used restraint".

In summary, I am of the opinion that your article represents what you call "objectionable material"--and I'm fairly sure this post will not see the light of day.

I don't begrudge their safety, but now we will get half the police coverage that we got before for our existing manpower and budget.

Thank you to our brave police force that risks their lives to keep us safe in Palo Alto and around the country.
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What a way to whip up needless hysteria. Sure in the entire USA there have been 2 shootings where ex-military snipers targeted police. And so across the country police are doubling up in response? Good way to stoke a siege mentality. And then some are actually blaming Black Live Matter movement. I remember way back when, the cry was "Free Huey, Off the Pig". In that time yes people in organizations were calling for such and a war of sorts between police, FBI and the Black Panthers ensued. But in this time we've seen a countless flood of black males being executed and murdered by the police with no justice, and no organization advocating any such revenge. It doesn't surprise me that the anger would boil over in some individuals-- with certain life experiences and training. And if there were no video of that South Carolina Police Officer murdering a man by shooting him in the back, people would be supporting that murderer as a good officer protecting the populace. Maybe if the police want to stop the killing, they need to stop their killing? I don't celebrate the gunning down of police officers but no one should be surprised that the anger would boil up in some people desperate to end their own lives and wanting to affix such to some cause.

"I'm offended that the Baptist Church at the corner of N. California and Bryant acknowledges "Black Lives Matter" on their church sign. St Marks Church on Colorado also has a huge banner across the front of their church that says Black Lives Matter."

Those churches are doing their job. America is a free country allowing free practice of religion. You are free to be offended by their message, and free to associate with groups whose message is more to your liking.

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I support our cops, who are public servants with very difficult jobs. But what's missing here is any reference to past racism and racial profiling in the PAPD and how the department is making sure it doesn't happen again. Maybe I missed that memo...

With so many hate crimes against law enforcement officers, especially cold- blooded murders, I don't blame officers if they feel more safe when doubled up.