Regardless of the racially charged headline... the only reason to arm police with sidearms is to make it easier for them to kill people extra-judicially. That's the only function a side arm has.

Police already have easy access to firearms in their vehicles.

Apparently 68% of police see Judge Dredd as an idol.

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[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

God rnz is such a shit outlet. Its so stupid to put headlines like this because it reinforces so many stereotypes while missing the actual reason why it's bad.

[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

It's not specific to RNZ, it's a cancer in all our domestic journalism. "You need to engage the reader with the headline", a factual headline isn't 'enough' anymore.

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz 1 points 3 days ago

They copped a lot of criticism for not having enough Maori on staff, not enough Te Reo in their broadcasts etc, and I think they're overcompensating a bit.

Also, why exactly will so many Maori men be having negative interactions with the police?

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Apparently 68% of police see Judge Dredd as an idol.

How on earth did you reach that conclusion? Your thought process is fascinating.

[–] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 1 points 7 hours ago

Probably from this:

"In our recent survey of 2023, 68 percent of all police staff supported the general arming so it's something we'll be definitely having a conversation with the new Commissioner on,"

I believe the reference is from Dredd being empowered to arrest, convict, sentence and execute on the street. He is the due process.

I believe that our police should not be armed, beyond what they currently have. I don't really want to see an arms race with criminals.