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Concord Newspaper Editorial Examines Police Shooting

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Posted by: Inspector

The Concord Monitor today presented the following editorial:



I t took several months for information to be made public that helps explain why the needless deaths of Franconia police officer Bruce McKay and Liko Kenney occurred. A cop and a kid known for his wild ways were killed over an unregistered vehicle. The complaints against McKay portray a devoted police officer with a by-the-book view of the law and an aggressive personality. They suggest that McKay had a tendency to respond in ways that were likely to increase rather than decrease the potential for violence. One came from the police chief of a neighboring town acting in his official capacity.
McKay's file suggests that it was not uncommon for him to go to great lengths to help someone nor to come on harder than called for in some circumstances. To what extent he did that in encounters with Kenney can be debated. But what is clear is that needlessly aggressive behavior by a police officer is counterproductive. It can also lead to tragedy.
Cops who come on as tough guys right out of the gate teach fear of the law officer, not respect for the law. That's especially true when dealing with young people who by nature are likely to rebel against authority. That doesn't mean that every encounter has to be with "Officer Friendly," though that's more likely to help than hurt. It does mean that, as agents of the law and representatives and employees of the community, officers should be polite, respectful and firm, but only as forceful as necessary.
Aggressive cops can sour police relations with a community and foster an "us against them" atmosphere that can make law-abiding citizens distrust the police and reduce their willingness to help them. Overly aggressive officers who generate complaints are also more likely to face charges of unnecessary force or police brutality that can lead to costly civil suits. That costs taxpayers money and makes them less willing to increase funding for law enforcement.
Screening candidates to avoid hiring people with personalities that might make them prone to violence can help communities minimize problems, but it's no guarantee that they won't occur. An insistence on professionalism, regular training in proper procedures and deportment and a policy of taking every complaint seriously is a must.
None of this means that officers shouldn't use force, even lethal force, when necessary or that when the situation calls for it, they come down hard on criminal offenders. But knowing when it's appropriate to do so is crucial. Given the tremendous power police wield, it's the most important knowledge of all.
This advice, provided by the FBI to police departments in a law-enforcement bulletin, should be on the wall of every station house:
"Police managers also should remember that every action an officer takes has an afterlife that reverberates in the community long after the act is completed. Citizens in a democracy have an intrinsic desire to trust law enforcement to provide competent fair and impartial service. . . Officers who act unethically not only betray that trust but also add to the manage challenges already facing law enforcement."
The actions taken by Officer McKay on May 11, and by Kenney and the passerby who killed him, will echo through Franconia for years to come.


Posted by: kwflatbed

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Posted by: csauce777

This article was obviously written by a Liko Kenney relative or fellow dreadlock wearing, treehugging, no bath taking, non-deoderant wearing, non-tooth brushing, shithead at the NH hippie loser convention and Liko Kenney candlelight circle jerk. Typical journalist who says that they too believe that police need to use force when situations require it, but also dont believe that there exists such a situation. Liko Kenney that shitbag, figured he didnt have to stop for police, and decided to kill McKay to prove that point, period. Rott in peace Liko Kenney you shitbird.


Posted by: kwflatbed

"Rott in peace Liko Kenney you shitbird"

Rott in HELL Liko Kenney never in PEACE


Posted by: Killjoy

Quote:
To the monitor staff,

You have a lot to say in your article about Officer McKay's perceived lack of "community relations". You also mention nothing about Liko Kenney's personal responsibility in the murder of a police officer. At any point during the encounter, Kenney could have complied and deescalated the encounter, instead he chose to FLEE, then SHOOT, then RUN OVER Officer McKay. In a society of laws, citizens cannot simply choose what laws they feel they should follow. To suggest otherwise invites anarchy; if a person breaks the law, they must face the consequences for their actions. Liko Kenney wasn't some kind of patriot, resisting the redcoats, he wasn't a Martin Luther King, standing against laws he considered unjust; he was nothing more than a petty criminal, trying to avoid the consequences of his wrongdoing.

Officer Bruce McKay is a hero because he was murdered while doing his job. Liko Kenney is nothing but a selfish criminal who became a murderer because he continually broke the law, and refused to accept any responsibility for his actions.
Letter emailed today to the Concord Monitor.


Posted by: csauce777

Quote:
Originally Posted by kwflatbed
"Rott in peace Liko Kenney you shitbird"

Rott in HELL Liko Kenney never in PEACE
My bad...thats what I meant...


Posted by: NH Cop

Well it’s a slow news day in NH. “Gee” they don’t mention why Liko is in NH and not in Hawaii. Maybe because his parents sent him to NH to stay in the second house because he was a problem in Hawaii. The same Liko that has a restraining order against him by a family member. The same Liko that would challenge any Law Enforcement Authority when stopped. The same Liko that shoots a man in the back 4 times and runs him over. No people wont read that. It doesn’t sell papers. My class mate is 6 feet under. Leave him alone.


Posted by: kwflatbed

Has anyone from MassCops ever run Liko Kenney to see what popped up ?
Some thing may show that would be good information and
fuel for the replies to the idiots at the newspaper.


Posted by: pahapoika

my letter to the editor

in response to a editorial on the Officer Bruce McKay murder , the police officer was shot 4 times and repeatedly run over by his killer

clearly this murderer had evil in his heart and no amount of soft , soothing words would have made this killer any less violent.

the same people who criticize police officers are the same ones seen running away when there is any danger and screaming where are the police ?

as if they are paid to be cannon fodder for every homicidal maniac that comes down the street.

Officer McKay did his job and died in the process. be grateful there are men and women doing this dangerous work and respect the man's memory and his family


Posted by: BB-59

Usually I attempt, (sometimes folks here aggree or disaggree), to respond to things like that, (newspaper article). But like most of you, I am getting sick of this liberal mindset that justifies what scumbags do, and advocates the second guessing of LE, and the removal of a citizens lawfull ownership and use of a firearm. So I will respond with two (2) words and apologize in advance to all LE and law abiding citizens of the Commonwealth whe view this sight.

FUCK THEM!


Posted by: Inspector

Today a New Hampshire citizen, Carolyn Pillsbury of Meredith, spoke up and had her letter published by the Monitor. I know several other critical letters were written but this one was actually published. Thank you Carolyn for speaking up. We need more citizens to sound off at this foolishness. Here is her letter:

T hank you so much for standing behind Officer McKay - you make me sick. It is your warped thinking that has brought this country to what it is. Laws are made to be obeyed and they help to keep this a safe society, but it is quite obvious from your article that there is a different set of laws for the privileged in this country.
Does the name Bodie Miller have anything to do with your editorial? ("McKay file sheds light on why officer died," Monitor, Aug. 17.)
Being a friend to these little criminals is not going to make their behavior any different.
It is time that this country took a tough stance on these people who do not follow the laws of this country. You certainly are not going to be the one to promote this - this is quite obvious. Shame on the Concord Monitor.


Posted by: BB-59

Outstanding! Great article Carolyn Pillsbury!




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