I don't link Salon on a whim..this is a damn critical question in 2013. What is up with American Police Departments and where is this direction coming from? Really. An honest question America.

http://www.salon.com/2013/07/07/%E2%80%9Cwhy_did_you_shoot_me_i_was_reading_a_book_the_new_warrior_cop_is_out_of_control/