Minneapolis Shooting: Agents on Leave Sparks Outrage, Calls for Justice
US agents involved in the latest Minneapolis shooting are reportedly on leave, a situation that immediately sparks a wave of reactions, ranging from outrage to calls for justice. The news itself, that agents involved in a shooting are placed on leave, sets the stage for a discussion about accountability and the handling of such incidents. The fact that the agents are on paid leave, as the reports indicate, likely fuels much of the immediate anger. The natural reaction is: Is this a punishment or a reward?
Speaking of punishment, the Canadian experience with border services provides a stark contrast. The Canadian Border Services Agency, or CBSA, rarely fires their service pistols.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood