https://www.wcax.com/content/news/Councilmember-pushes-to-disarm-police-in-Burlington-558393371.htmlCouncilmember pushes to disarm police in BurlingtonProgressive Councilor Perri Freeman said she starting mulling over the idea after looking into what countries of similar size and gun ownership as Vermont do differently about policing.
“Realizing that there are actually several countries where they’re not using firearms for their regular police duties. Just to name a few: the U.K., Ireland, Iceland,†said Freeman. “I started thinking critically about what is the next step in terms of policing practices, whether that’s having more sophisticated training for officers, having a different expectation.â€
President of the Burlington Police Officers Association Daniel Gilligan said the comparison between Vermont and Iceland is not sound.
“We’re not an island. We have people from all over the country that come from big cities that bring bigger cities problems here,†said Gilligan. “Their gun laws are much more restrictive, at least than the state of Vermont’s is. I think the comparison in itself is flawed and quite honestly, it’s just not realistic.â€
How will disarming police officers further their mission of stopping crime? If implemented, this lunacy would get police officers killed. Assuming they didn't all resign. It would also encourage crime ... both of which might be Councilor Perri Freeman's goals, the former especially.
