Doing the right thing Quote by Historica Press
““But the “seeing” needs to flow in both directions. Citizens also need to really see the men and women of law enforcement. They need to see what police see through the windshields of their squad cars, or as they walk down the street. They need to see the risks and dangers law enforcement officers encounter on a typical late-night shift. They need to understand the difficult and frightening work they do to keep us safe. They need to give them the space and respect to do their work, well and properly. If they take the time to do that, what they will see are officers who are human, who are overwhelmingly doing the right thing for the right reasons, and who are too often operating in communities—and facing challenges—most of us choose to drive around.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Community Policing Perspectives, Historica Press, 2020
Understanding policing requires mutual visibility; citizens must see officers' risks and humanity, while officers see community concerns.
In simple terms: Both sides need to understand each other's perspectives.
Key Takeaway
Promote empathy through shared experiences.
Themes
empathy
community
policing
trust
humanity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- town hall meetings
- ride-along programs
- community workshops
- media documentaries
Key Concepts
social perception
risk awareness
humanization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we create more authentic exchanges?
- What barriers prevent true mutual understanding?
A Different Perspective
Limited by systemic biases and media narratives that can distort perception.
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