Category Archives: policing madness

we spend billions…

Posted on July 20, 2016 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Billions on Bollocks: that ‘s what mental health spending looks like. Continue reading →

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insanity: rare in individuals, the norm in societies

Posted on July 8, 2016 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

in individuals insanity is rare
but in groups, parties, nations and epochs
it is the rule

-Nietzsche Continue reading →

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Tasers no cure-all for police shootings

Posted on November 6, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Is this really the only way that   Toronto police can think of to  “de-escalate” what they term “EPD” incidents? When the Toronto Sun editorial and campaigners against police shooting of people in mental distress can find themselves in easy … Continue reading →

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California police use of body cameras cuts violence and complaints

Posted on November 5, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Police chief Bill Blair’s response to his officers being traumatized by shooting so many  distressed Torontonians is that he wants all his officers to be equipped and trained in less-lethal option-taxers-at an initial cost of $386,000 – or about $2,000 for each … Continue reading →

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