Toledo Police Chief Bans Tac Vests for Reasons

[@samueljoseph6566]

Sees 6'3 cop in "scary vest"... Me as a five year old "Can I see your gun?"

[@commanderbeepo8066]

Relatable

[@leviwaite1136]

Ya all i would be thinking is “thats so cool!”

[@martingoode5600]

You have a excellent valid point

[@Ninja-qm8bp]

Me as a 5 year old...COOL!!!!!

[@bakedjesus1177]

Yep that was me and one officer even demostated his handcuffs bet him I could get out of them and I won that bet I had a key for my cuffs my dad got me because i collected cop and military stuff as a kid lol

[@unavailableusername9694]

"Any man who has to say 'I am the King' is no king" - Tywin Lannister.

[@boopieboi439]

I wonder if people get a mental high after they quote someone especially a made up character on a youtube video.

[@ayishas4385]

I am - da captain - NOW!

[@unavailableusername9694]

@@boopieboi439 "I wonder if people get a mental high after they quote someone ... " eh, nope, guess not. But the quote is relevant, unlike your comment. Hey though, I wonder if people get a mental high when taking a thinly disguised sideways swipe at someone to make themselves feel smarter than they really are?

[@SpaceCowboy_with_a_glowstick]

@@unavailableusername9694 That is single handedly the best response I have ever read... Bravo👏👏

[@LilYeshua]

In this age of lawlessness our LEO's need all the help they can get.

[@Valyraen0341]

When I was a 5 year old kid anytime I saw a cop's gear I thought it looked cool and wanted to be one...

[@andrewk8636]

@Bobby Brady found someone who's on the wrong side of the law

[@CainnechK]

andrew kb I’m a cop and I agree with Bobby. I think we’re gunna see a shift back to more traditional police uniforms. The truth like with a lot of things is the best solution is somewhere in the middle. The new uniforms are being made of flex materials for comfort and range of motion. It would be nice if they could sew a durable hidden pocket or two in the shirt to maybe get the radio off ur belt is a good comprise.

[@theotherfoot129]

@Bobby Brady How do you know? Are you a Cop?

Bobby Brady They don’t look like the military. Oh, unless you’ve never seen a soldier. Also this is flawed logic...there equipment is still there it’s just all clumped up on the belt which would look even more worrying because it seems like so much gear in one place.

[@falseblackbear3553]

I'm guessing he didn't like the vests because they didn't have a pouch for his tampons.

[@Phucketmcsucket]

"B-b-but a five year old child might see that vest and think it's scary!" No, a five year old is going to see it and think it looks really fucking cool.

[@usednapkin245]

Ik wtf I used to think the more gear the more badass they were

[@Spingus33]

4 year old me had a cop come into our class, and one of my friends asked if we could see his gun, so no, kids aren't scared by body armor.

[@s.o.g.298]

What a bunch of BS

[@TBL-thunder-6]

Since I was 3 years old until today I have a wall full of pictures with me and soldiers and officers. With all types of guns and gear. I love it and think it's badass. From France, Germany, Belgium, Italy... and more European countries. Belgium is my favourite, especially since they carry FN SCAR's 😂

[@Rio..o7..]

5 year olds are intimidated by Barney the dinosaur and Ronald McDonald

[@randyfinfrock143]

Fact is, when you have to keep “reminding” your troops that you are “in charge”, you really aren’t, and they will not follow your lead.

[@kevinborish]

Yep what I told my NCO one time. I'll respect your rank because the army says I have to but I don't respect you as a person.

[@joshuafields9754]

Randy Finfrock was totally thinking that from my military days. If you have to tell anyone I’m in charge they don’t respect your authority and talk made shit behind your back and dislike a lot of what you say and do other then this Molle issue.

[@jimmyp1145]

Well maybe if they gave better equipment officers wouldnt look so dam intimidating its not to intimidate its to help complete the duties on a daily basis without such body injury specially on lumbar

[@mrbeanyup4175]

The police are not troops.

[@blacklanner5795]

@@mrbeanyup4175 They think they are. That's why they commonly refer to citizens as, "civilians." It's also why recruitment is prioritized for those with prior military service. They love the, "tacti-cool," "easily trained," followers.

[@Captain-Kidding]

So his reasoning is "I'm chief of police and I'm doing this so the public will like me more."

[@rudyschwab7709]

Perhaps he's more worried about his Democrat mayor liking him more.

[@highoctain113]

I like his reasoning... it's about the same logic as the red flag laws, or the bans on certain firearms be ause they look scary.

[@craigmeagher1992]

To bad half of the force is corrupt and/lazy. No one likes them no matter what they wear. The other half has to put up with the reputation that the first half gives them and now this stuff. Its ridiculous they have so much better stuff they could be doing instead of fighting about this season's vest.

[@kiloalphatango3256]

@@rudyschwab7709 dead on.

[@BretAllenStudios]

So the public liking the police isn’t important to you? Smells like tyrant in here... Someone’s worried about losing his tacticool ego suit. 😂

[@greygray6230]

The way the chief talks, it’s like he was never an officer.

[@rudyschwab7709]

You are probably not too far off with that assessment. In order for the upper echelon of police administration to get to the levels they do over the course of 25 to 30 years, they typically spend very little time working in the lower ranks. This is especially so in a large department with many layers in the rank structure. A couple years as a patrol officer then a promotion to sergeant. A couple years as sergeant and then a promotion to lieutenant. So on, and so on. They don't get to spend any appreciable amount of time in the lower ranks doing the actual policing. They never get the road experience a veteran patrolman gets. They get moved up to being someone's assistant paper shuffler and spend the rest of their careers having very little clue what it's like to be on the street.

[@kielerjim]

That's usually the case in public service. The ones that lead never did. Like a participation trophy for them. They like it.

[@wingnut3193]

The way the Cheif talks, it's like he's never been around any children, either.

[@johnmaxwell258]

Grey Gray guy talks like Bloomberg

[@MrJuanduenas]

He is like a gay diversity hire.

[@loyalty0766]

My favorite part was when this chief called out all his younger officers on a news report and basically called them entitled. I'm sure these officers really appreciate this Chief and his leadership.

[@chrishilburn5897]

Well if they don’t like it they can always find another job! You do what your Chief tells you period! You don’t go in the Army and start telling generals what orders you are and aren’t going to follow! If you don’t like the Chief rules find another job!

[@bigbawss3273]

i hope that Chief gets some "creamer" in his coffee in the mornings

[@jasperpunster2123]

​@@chrishilburn5897And then the Generals wonder why Soldiers refuse to re-enlist

[@Duck12g]

@@chrishilburn5897actually military law states you can deny orders if you think they go against the military standards or human rights …

[@Mr1001snc]

@@chrishilburn5897the officers had valid reasons for wanting to keep molle vests. Chief was being a power tripping dick

[@dane3038]

As someone who was once vary delinquent as a teenager and into my 20's, I can tell you that the police's ability to intimidate me was probably what saved me on several occasions.

[@joelm959]

👍 A time for everything

[@ruaboutasize14]

Yup, and the mere presence of a uniformed officer is part of the force continuum... a certain level of intimidation must be present otherwise the whole thing doesn't work.

[@dubber1416]

The way they looks makes me feel safe. If i see an officer in some "militaristic" equipment i know that they are specialized in their field

[@vitalityfox]

@@dubber1416 it's not just the fucking vests. It's the military vehicles, low profile cop cars, and their attitude towards the general public. Back a few decades ago all they had was a 6 shooter, radio, nightstick and handcuffs. You now have cops that are simply indistinguishable from soldiers. All that equipment they got on makes then think they are the good guys and everyone who isn't a cop is the bad guys. They've developed an us VS them mentality and it's all because we let them play dress up as soldiers. The used to be someone you can easily run to for help. Now they've effectively made it clear to everyone that they are the last person you ever want to fucking see. How about instead of spending more money on police than china's military budget why don't we fucking teach these assholes to de escalate situations instead? I've heard so many horror stories of people calling the cops on family members who were mentally ill and out of control and they end up dead and they always say "I will never call the police ever again". Fuck off.

[@vitalityfox]

@@ruaboutasize14 why do they need to fucking intimidate in the first place? This isn't Iraq.

[@guilhermemoreira9973]

When a 05 years old sees a cop looking like a soldier, he doesn't get intimidated, he thinks that's awsome!

[@AnotherMC]

What are the top things kids used to wanna be? Police, firefighter, astronaut. Idk where this intimidation factor came from.

[@deltashot5608]

it depends on whether or not the cop is arresting their parents

[@anonymousprepper1463]

And Veterans see them as tyrants.

[@christopherpittman8054]

True that the 5 year old sees that as awesome. However, those of us who know something about this country is that police should not look like soldiers and even being a military veteran should automatically disqualify you from being any sort of civilian law enforcement.

[@williamrose3920]

When I was a kid I thought all the stuff they’ got on was awesome

[@fishsmell2570]

A five year old child will be afraid of any unknown person.

[@DividedWeAllFall]

Have you ever been around kids? Theres a reason you have to drill into them not to talk to strangers. They want to talk to everyone.

[@DividedWeAllFall]

This police chief thinks kids are scared of all the gadgets on their person? I beg to differ. Kids love this stuff. Other than the ones with parents that have trained their children to hate/be scared of police.

[@garciajon117]

Even as a security guard I hate it when people come up to me and tell me their kid is being bad and ask me to scare them. Every one of those kids gets a high five, a smile, and a good chat. When the parents get mad I snap at them and tell them to stop teaching kids that uniforms mean they are going to be punished or that they should be scared of a person with a badge on. A person with a badge is the first person you want a kid to run to when they need help. Drives me nuts.

[@bluya76]

FFXPD took this same approach to thier fleet vehicles when they considered the Charger. They chose to not go with the charges cause they were to intimidating. I'll continue to were my outer vest for one of the best reasons, it's much easier to cool off in the summer, and it's more comfortable while in the car.

[@williammitchell8247]

Children are naturally curious individuals, if they are scare then they have been taught to be by their parents. Kids go to cops more often than not because they believe them to be the good guy no matter what the cop has on his chest.

[@magnumsherman6349]

When was the last time the chief wore a vest. And I love how he is like “ I’m the chief and what I say goes and I don’t care what you say”

[@griffingb0673]

He doesn’t get out of that chair of his. He’s never worn a vest.

[@masterchief4161]

Great leadership amirite? Bet he scolds on lower ranks because of his rank.

[@paul5103]

In the eternal words of Tywin Lannister: Any man who must say, "I am the King", is no true king.

[@pld4me]

I remember a time when seeing two 6' 3" officers wearing Molle vests and gear would inspire children to want to become law enforcement.

[@kalikasurf]

David Bennett 100%!! Too bad I only got to 5’9.......the military was a good runner up though. It all worked out

[@theprofessorfate6184]

@James Sloan That's why most cops act like 5 year old boys and not men. They're now enamored with themselves.

[@DividedWeAllFall]

@@theprofessorfate6184 Most cops? That's a bold statement. I say you're just an idiot.

[@davidgearardo1788]

You forgot to say "no homo " lol

[@DallasJonez]

EXACTLY. I grew up watching cops on tv, the actual show, take down crack heads by body slamming them straight to the pavement. amen. using the taser was the highlight of any episode we used to laugh so hard! I admit I had a violent gene or two but who doesnt.

[@venom3919]

Coming from a dude who’s so far up he hasn’t worn a vest in years...

[@WingedHassar]

Give em mk 7 master chief armor IDC.

[@Metalman200xdamnit]

Well said.

[@JustIn-op6oy]

Considering when Second Chance first released their vests (I'm pretty sure they were the first widely available vests in use by law enforcement), I highly doubt that chief EVER wore body armor.

[@Metalman200xdamnit]

@@JustIn-op6oy Not to mention the guy that made them was a total badass. He wore the demo vest,shot himself,and then shot a target. You need some big brass balls to test something that hadn't been done like that.

[@andrewseverance1615]

@@WingedHassar cops in mjonir armor. Hell the fuck yes.

[@cmcd1008]

"Chief" should resign, he's totally out of touch. Manager at best, and not even a good one. Not a leader.

[@deltashot5608]

he made the right decision. especially during tyrannical times like this, we dont need cops to intimidate people and threaten to violate our rights. they have the exact same load-out whether or not they use a molle vest and most officers spend the majority of their shift sitting inside their car so back pain isnt a problem. when cops wear tactical vests and look like soldiers, they become more likely to violate peoples rights because they feel a sense of power over people.

[@JakeLikesTech]

@@deltashot5608 Did you even watch the video?

[@cmcd1008]

@@deltashot5608 Back pain isn't a problem, said the guy...strap on a carpenter's belt with a whole bunch of awkward stuff attached, amounting to at least 15-20 pounds, even if you "just sit in your car all day," and get back to me in a few years. Who said MOLLE, there are vests that look like uniform shirts without the apparently scary loops. If you're "intimidated" by how people look, go see a headshrink. And when stuff goes bad for you or your significant other or your kids, who do you call? Ray Ray from the gas station, or the popo you hate?

[@cmcd1008]

@@deltashot5608 And you've worn a Sam Browne for exactly how long? Who said it had to be MOLLE, since apparently nylon loops scare you? And why are you scared by peoples' appearance, are you a flaming racist who doesn't like people based on how they look?

[@deltashot5608]

@@cmcd1008 personally im not intimidated by any cops because im a free man but there is an intimidation factor on the average sheep when cops look like soldiers and they force themselves onto people

[@paratrooper8916]

Guns are super intimidating lets get rid of those AMIRITE? What a absolute clown.... IM THE CHIEF I MAKE THE DECISIONS (from my desk where I havent patrolled in decades)

[@BretAllenStudios]

Wow, a lot of butt hurt tyrants in here, worried about losing their ego suit. 😂

[@josefcollins5499]

Paratrooper I have to disagree that old man doesn’t look like he’s been on patrol in centuries

[@RavishingSailor]

Nunya Bizness wow someone is but hurt because they got locked up.

[@paratrooper8916]

​@@BretAllenStudios Ego suit? They are going to be wearing identical gear on the duty belt as they were wearing on the tac rig. The policy serves no purpose and labeling all cops tyrants isnt edgy, its idiotic. 😂😂

[@jeremy0440]

@@BretAllenStudios ok so what is the difference between a taser being on the vest and not the belt? why are you scared of one and not the other?

[@dawnkeener9836]

The weight on the belt WILL affect the person wearing the heavy belt. After only about 10 yrs my hip and back IS paying the price. I think the vest helps in many ways.

[@jonesy19691]

Absolutely

[@williammccaslin8527]

Agreed

[@MrJuanduenas]

Like belts are so clumsy, and in my opinion harder to run in.

[@wildwest5436]

Yes indeed it does. Suspenders helps but the vest is by far better.

[@JK-cp9pt]

4 years and my back already needed surgery

[@dublinoseven3279]

“We’re not soldiers...and molle vests can be intimidating.” Pulls rank 20 seconds later with expectations of following orders without questions by trying to intimidate officers.

[@davidneubert8829]

Do not the cops do the same thing to everyone they encounter? Obey my orders without question and if you do not obey I will intimidate or beat you into compliance.

[@rainbowmoon1461]

David Neubert People question and disobey cops all the time. And sometimes they do get beaten. Because they’d rather get beat up and dragged to jail rather then give the cop their drivers license. 🙄

[@dublinoseven3279]

David Neubert Lawful orders and chain-of-command orders, especially in the workplace, aren’t the same thing. You knew that already.

[@davidneubert8829]

@@rainbowmoon1461 Do you think cops should be able to use the threat of violence on someone that's not obeying every order given to them by a cop? What if you were in the right not to obey the cops orders? Do you think that the cop will be or should be criminally charged for their unlawful actions?

[@davidneubert8829]

@@dublinoseven3279 Would you say that every order from an officer is a lawful one? And I was just pointing out the hypocrisy, the police want you to comply with every order that they give you without question, but those same officers don't like it when they get treated the same way. The only difference between these two situations is that if you question the officers orders the threat of violence is used against you; when an officer questions the Chief there is no threat of violence.

[@scetchmonkey007]

"We are not a Military" "I am the Chief of police these decisions are mine to make, respect the chain of command".....

[@averagewso]

Don't get the cool "military" gear Still gets the military bullshit

[@999124999]

"No more duty belts, too intimidating!"

[@chrisdavidual]

KZbinr 10489 NA should probably do away with their guns too. I heard they scare criminals.

[@joelchristopher1460]

KZbinr 10489 NA no more less than lethal. You have to now politely ask them to stop.

[@T_1357_F]

If the vests were florescent pink, they should be approved. No one would dare say that looks too militaristic.

[@sandrasan3933]

👍

[@joshdfox420]

No they would probably have to be rainbow colored to satisfy the LGBT wxyz alphabet people..

[@T_1357_F]

@eixid Why pretend to be a tree when you can be hot pink.

[@SiFiFreak]

Exactly they should be neon blue and safety green. They would be hi viz and definitely wouldn't be intimidating.

[@T_1357_F]

@@SiFiFreak True, it not how dangerous you are, it's how dangerous you look. That's what important now-a- days.

[@thegeck9978]

There’s a difference between “respect” and “forced respect.” This Capt catches me as: “because I said so” type of mentality. Not to mention how he forces his perspective probably because there is so much push back. “More bees with honey.” As far as tact vests being intimidating, that’s pointless. I would love to his study that was performed to be able to state this. Probably because there isn’t one and this is his own idea or forced hand by a bus load of Karen’s.

[@jessybrenner9789]

Yea he sounds like a Democrat to me

[@josephvalentine7]

That comes with being a CHIEF ; it’s always poop poops that got something to say

[@barbatloosenutproductions2027]

Opps, I think you ment to say "a bus load of Carens" 🤣 "That's Karen with a C!"🤣🤣🤣 A now classic Mike the cop video.🤣👍 Take care luv. 😁💐

[@MRodrigues421]

Where I work, on our police packages (Taurus and Explorer) we have to have the hubcaps because we were told the black steel wheels with chrome center caps were too intimidating and concerning to the public

[@matthewrosen8845]

@@MRodrigues421 geezus, when will just stop, lol.

[@nemesisofnormal]

I've always said that the more a person feels that they have to assert their authority, or basically saying "I'm the boss", the less qualified or competent they are to be in leadership.

[@chrishilburn5897]

That’s not what he said! He said he wasn’t going to allow that uniform that’s his decision as Chief! If they can’t follow orders they need to find another job maybe one where they can tell the boss what they will be wearing to work! But I doubt they will find it!

[@samueljackson6188]

That why civil servants and politicians must be forced to take a civil service exam. Then present a resume of leadership roles they have held with in the community. They must also have at least 20 or more character references. I would also make it mandatory that the applicant go before a confirmation committee. Comprising of 9. Three people to discredit the candidate. Three people to prove the candidate a capable leader. Then three people who shall remain neutral but will vote for or against the candidate. If it is a politician who seeks an elected office. They would only be able to run for office after the have taken the civil service exam and receive a thumbs up vote from the civil service committee. I would also add that only the candidates who scored the highest in the exam should only be allowed to run for office.

[@woodstream6137]

2016-2020, so true.

[@Goodluck-hd5gp]

@@chrishilburn5897 I wear what I want to work these jobs do exist just not when you work low end garbage

[@Goodluck-hd5gp]

@@samueljackson6188 then after putting them through all of that pay them 25 dollars an hour? 😂 let’s go to your job and make you jump through hoops see if you would do it. It takes better part of a year just to get in then another 6 months for an academy then another 6 months of FTO and you want more? Pay people more and you won’t get bums. Why don’t you apply and we can talk a year from now guy.

[@TheDexterFishbourne]

Sounds like a Chief who has a masters degree in Liberal Arts, came up the ranks in admin.

[@SarahKelch1]

I had that exact same thought. I was like, “how is it intimidating on the vest, but not around the waist?” It makes no sense🤔😂

[@ShikiSenriismine]

Chief: it'll intimidate children Me: is this chief high? He must be, kids would be interested more than anything. That chief is acting like he's a hug-a-thug, and not a police chief.

[@JNygaard]

There are some kids who are intimidated but that's the uniform, not the equipment. And it's usually because their parents or other influencers have taught them cops are bad.

[@minuteman3279]

Mini Maiden Allie Lmao "HUG a THUG perfect haha let's all try Hug a Thug for a day starting with that Chief.. Let's see how that works out for him...ha

[@ShikiSenriismine]

@@minuteman3279 thanks my mom came up with it to call gov. Tom Wolf. i can't remember what he did to deserve that title.

[@JNygaard]

@Adam Edward right. I see cops walking up to little kids all the time saying "BOO!" or pinching them or kicking them in the shin. Whatever it takes to condition them to be scared of cops. Gtfo here with that. The people around the kids every day condition the kids to be scared. From families in ghettos saying don't ever talk to police, run from them, they'll shoot you even if you have your hands up, all the way to a suburban mom telling little Timmy in the store "that police man is going to take you if you don't listen". Conditioning.

[@c-secofficer123]

I wear an external carrier and kids love it. They think it’s cool.. not scary

[@CatholicElectrician]

“What it comes down to is that there are some young officers in the department who have never been said no to before” What’re you, their mother? This isn’t some mind game where you teach your sassy kids a lesson. This is about a cop’s life and his or her ability to effectively protect civilians. Removing a tactical advantage because it looks “scary” on a group of individuals that are there to protect us is just asinine

[@warrengreen3217]

I know your from the give them a trophy even though they lost generation

[@stevemiller.]

1st place trophy even though you were dead last so you dont bother to better yourself

[@braidenfowler7766]

Yeah fr hes literally saying that about police wanting reliability with their gear like its dick tbh

[@lescobrandon3047]

Disobeying superior officers is so brave. Disobeying superior officers is how you get fired. Residents should be heard by HIS superiors.

[@shadowhunter388]

And to add to that, those "Group of individuals" don't even have the slightest clue about ANYTHING Law Enforcement related except for the basic "handles crime, carrys guns, arrests people"

[@TheOlfactory]

Because having crippled officers is a great idea! This guy is a hack... When you have to say "I'm the boss" it means you are not really in control. Good video Mike.

[@BreadApologist]

Ya, it’s just great how he goes on about how he is worried the vests are “militaristic and intimidating” then uses the “cause im in charge” type of line....making him look like a dictator.

[@BretAllenStudios]

If you’d lift something other than a donut 🍩, you wouldn’t have back problems there sport. 😉 Funny, cops did just fine for the last 100 years without an ego suit.

[@TheOlfactory]

@@BretAllenStudios hyuck hyuck hyuck, sick burn there, Farva.

[@user-tz5uq2bt1s]

New headline: Police Chief makes uniform decisions based on feelings of five year olds.

[@turogamer-oi4nq]

Should change from five year olds to the feelings of the chief

[@averagewso]

I can't think of one time when I was 5 that I was afraid of the police, and I don't think a vest would change that. The only people afraid of a vest are people who want to shoot cops

[@jakegarrett8109]

@@averagewso Police are terrified if YOU wear a vest, are you saying they want to shoot all civilians? I get that some of them do (all ATF agents basically, though they love shooting dogs they will substitute with humans when dogs are unavailable). It seems double standard, I live in a state where its illegal to bear even a flintlock, so I'm pretty sure they would freak out at you trying to be safe (yet in the same sentence complain that you weren't wearing a seatbelt when they pulled you over). I don't get why anyone would be scared of you wearing anything from a bicycle helmet or a freaken Juggernaut suit when seemingly half the population is running around terrified with underwear over their faces, but oh no, you wear something that stops something actually dangerous and that's when people think you're crazy...

[@mlmperez1114]

Lmfao

[@oldglamrocker]

This “administrator” strikes me as the type of satellite officer that always arrived on scene after the real work was done. He ain’t no Chief.

[@kwasimseven]

Lol

[@ernestoalvarado742]

In my department we call them pigeons. They shit on everything and leave. .

[@noncompliant209cali]

Police in Toledo in a year: freeze and give me a minute to dig through my purse for my gun and handcuffs

[@RyanMiller3039]

Tell the Chief to leave there air-conditioned office every once in awhile. PS What's the difference if the child sees a taser on your midsection as opposed to your belt Chief?

[@BryonLetterman]

Lots of people get nervous around law enforcement regardless of their uniform. Even though we do things to try to get people comfortable around us, there's always going to be people of any age who are "intimidated" around us. That's actually the first level of the force continuum, it's called "officer presence".

[@zeroneutral]

The difference was stated: "I'm the Chief and I make decisions and you need to learn to live with that."

[@kl2645]

This is what happens when some career housemouse gets put in charge.

[@shadowhunter388]

@@BryonLetterman Yep, and I believe that is because of the duties/powers given to LEO. LE is the one of the few entities in government that can legally punishes its citizens for when they make a mistake. So it makes sense for people to be cautious around LE. Its sorta like when a cop car gets behind you while you're driving, you sorta panic thinking, "Oh shit, is he gonna pull me over".

[@ericb6390]

Apparently he thinks the "webbing" on molle is scary lol

[@cormeum8449]

Fire department- "We don't want people, especially children to be afraid of us in our turn out gear/bunker gear, so we will educate the public and interact with the public to calm them" Police department- "We don't want people to be afraid of us, so we're getting rid of the gear that can save our lives and help us do our jobs"

[@edge3220]

This police chief is a perfect example of when you start to substitute with soy milk in your coffee.

[@darthvader4867]

Eric Thomas 😂😂😂😂

[@JayGee_shorts]

When I was 5 years old I was in love with military uniforms lol. Badass

[@michaelwillever3522]

“We wouldn’t want to intimidate anyone.” Ok, bud.

[@mikethecop]

Nunya Bizness ummmm. What? Lol

[@theoriginalNoOne.]

@@mikethecop I live here in Toledo and it's the public that has been speaking up. He doesn't want his LEOs taking it out on the public, because the public complained about it. That's why he took the stance of "I'm the chief & I say so". He's trying to move his department in a certain place but I think we both can agree, not everybody likes change... including both the public and the police.

[@kvngcasim7712]

@Dereck Patton thanks for the info I was wondering why the change would have even been mentioned in the news and not just handled internally

[@Mailed-Knight]

@@BretAllenStudios I respect the police and I want them to intimidate criminals.

[@tylerblack9287]

@@theoriginalNoOne. and that is the little detail that changes the whole nature of the story. It is the omission of details like that in the media in general that alters our perception for the worst.

[@hardcorehardy5997]

Not a cop, but I actually like the look of the vest.

[@bristonroberge7826]

Hitman Hardy when became a LT. I offered the other vest because my officers we complaining about the molly vest

[@jonesy19691]

Absolutely

[@armandol1826]

Hitman Hardy sane here my hometown pd wears them. Look at @chinopolicedept on Instagram. They have the best look

[@JamesW7723]

Hitman Hardy there’s a difference between looking “cool” in your eyes and someone else’s think about other demographic neighborhoods

[@hardcorehardy5997]

James Wilkins I think whatever helps the officer perform their job the best is what they should have access to.

[@bsanders9106]

"This is the Chief of the Fashion Police, those vest that make your job easier are sOOOoo out of style and like.. scary, omg lol." - Toledo Police Chief

[@Skeptic-Professor]

Blake S. that’s so xxxx right now.

[@mmcc5070]

Hahaha

[@TheIndirectgaming]

“Looks like a soldier” “militaristic” / those aren’t actual definitions those are opinions.

[@m.a.3781]

Exactly!!!!!!

[@briangibbs3774]

Yes. Police are, by definition, a paramilitary organisation. God forbid they should look like social-workers in "pussy" hats!

[@Kabal818]

Lol those are opinions? Tf?! You never played matching games as a child I guess

[@TheIndirectgaming]

@@Kabal818 childhood matching games are indeed the defining factor

[@Ian6ccc]

Easy for the chief to say he doesn't have to risk his life and wear equipment everyday. I do and heavy duty belts mess up your back and stride. Chief should be ashamed he's no longer a cop and now a cubicle jockey

[@Fred63205]

They are volunteers. Nobody drafts cops

[@jonesy19691]

I would think running would be a lot easier with a vest!

[@BretAllenStudios]

Maybe your back wouldn’t hurt if you lifted weights instead of donuts 🍩😂. Apparently none of you sissies ever had to carry a 100 lb ruck. Bitching about a duty belt and 3A armor!🤣🤣🤣

[@Ian6ccc]

go wear a uniform every day do the job and maybe it'll make a little more sense. In my opinion admin staff are just office workers. They forgot what its like to be in harms way. Also Police nowadays are expected to do alot more, be medics, warriors, teachers, counselors, lawyers. When that chief was on the street everybody loved the police. He probably just carried a baton, gun and brought with him an ass whoopin everywhere he went, probably didnt even wear a vest. lol his reports probably read saw bad guy arrested bad guy. Policing has changed. The risks are higher to your life, wallet and freedom. As an old time copper used to tell me. Remember kid youre one call away from loosing everything you got. Chief should be supporting his staff looking for ways to make them better and well equipped to do the job.

[@Veritas1992]

What I heard was “my officers’ health is not important enough to change my mind about a weak public.”

[@823Labs]

Holy shit.. that chief literally just had an "Ok Boomer" moment for that "some young officers never heard no"

[@darthvader4867]

Alex Martinez 😂😂😂😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DaveDemo3]

I imagine old officers are probably more upset than the young ones. They are the ones who have been doing the job for years on end and probably don't appreciate their routine being changed for such frivolous reasons.

[@Xachremos]

@@DaveDemo3 I highly doubt this chief was on patrol for very long, if at all.

[@darthvader4867]

Dave Demo one of my co workers had to get surgery because all of his duty gear put a strain on a disk in his lower back. Now he wears a load bearing vest and he’s good to go. I think load bearing vests are great. Some people don’t want to embrace change.

[@TheZuhalter]

I actually live in Toledo Ohio and he actually isn't wrong most cops out here get away with alot of shit. Like a buddy of mine got arrested at the mall due to "public intoxication" after only drinking one beer from a restaurant that's inside the mall.all because the cop saw us laughing and having "too much fun" in the food court

[@etloing5016]

Never been said no to... This cheif thinks his officers are children.

[@rideordietheyretring2tranx382]

A reminder that the second amendment guarantees every law-abiding American citizen the right all offensive and all *defensive* arms

[@littlegiantj8761]

How the hell does this apply to molle vest policy...?

[@TheRCvideostudios]

@Fransico Buttersworth Aged like milk. Look at NY.

[@RadeUeMasq]

Dude, that 5 year old would probably think those 2 cops look like the coolest thing he's ever seen so far.

[@johngross736]

I’ve been a cop for over 30 years. The statement the chief makes “We have officers they have never been said no to before” really bothers me. If that’s the case, maybe the chief needs to look at who they’re hiring & retaining. If an officer had that type of attitude, they should have been weeded out during the academy or FTO. BTW, our department authorizes external carriers as an option, not mandatory.

[@1henty9]

Probably missed a chance for a reply but which style did you use do you agree or disagree with the chiefs opinion regardless of how it was presented?? Thanks for being a copper

[@blacrow7]

(they should have been weeded out during the academy) Yes, in my class we started out with 33 and at graduation, only 8 of us graduated.

[@SR-dh1vj]

I just retired after 28 1/2 years. I can tell you; at least in my department, in the last 10 years we've hired a lot of officers like that. Why?, because we and other departments across the country have lowered their standards and it is no longer important if they have the ability to do the job but whether or not you check certain boxes if you get my drift. As I have been told by those in our Command Staff, it is all about the "optics". This Chief is doing nothing more then placating to 1% that is the squeaky wheel... a true politician.

[@whiplash8277]

@@SR-dh1vj Agreed, and thank you for your 28 plus years of service. Hope you enjoy a long and pleasurable retirement.

[@travelinman482]

John Gross Cops “weeding out” other cops? 😂 Thanks for the laugh. Best joke you’ve told us so far. I, however, would love to see law abiding Police Officers “weed out” the Crooks On Patrol (COPs).

[@Liberty-rn4wy]

To me the main issue is green vs blue. When the modern police was founded in the late 1800s by Sir Robert Peel, he insisted that the bobbies (British cops) only wear shades of blue, dark blue, etc to differentiate them from the army, which wore red. I don't like it at all when I see cops in the US wearing green like they are in the Army. Wear whatever tac vest you want, but don't wear green. In a republic like the US, we should have a clear and solid wall between police (domestic) and army (foreign wars).

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

Sounds like a control issue that the Cheif has personally.

[@anthonykrepps1624]

10000%

[@prisonmike9278]

"I'm the Chief of Police, and I make the calls." Hey you do outrank everyone in that department, but that doesn't mean you should shatter moral, personal preference, and blatantly disregard personal health just because someone looks a little fast.

[@RC-du9nu]

its politics and optics. hes doing it for himself.

[@Rekhan4242]

Or they could just quit, sue for health reasons, etc. He has orders he has to follow as well, consider new hires that will now look elsewhere, it all adds up.

[@prisonmike9278]

@@Rekhan4242 It's not that black and white. If that was the case they wouldn't have a police force.

[@samyoung5080]

Could not agree more.

[@infantryrecon101st]

That’s when you leave that department on the spot and find another career or better department, I got out the field because of this kind of crap everywhere I looked.

[@Tumwater02]

"This is not a union issue." Aaaaaactuallly, with strong guild leadership, it absolutely should be.

[@joeymerrell8585]

Steve Jordan police unions are a major issue people have with cops today.

[@Tumwater02]

@@joeymerrell8585: What is the "issue" here? It is a unilateral change in working conditions. Any union or guild worth its salt wouldn't allow such a thing to happen without concessions being won.

[@Tumwater02]

@@joeymerrell8585: And by "any union" I mean in any industry, not just law enforcement.

[@ava9oh1282000]

@@Tumwater02 right? Bet the officers are out of pocket too...

[@Tumwater02]

@@ava9oh1282000: Just makes me curious where this *really* came from. I view Sheriff > Police Chief since the latter is a lackey for the civilians who run the municipality, so I have to think the chief didn't let everyone wear such gear for so long and then suddenly roll out of bed and decide differently.

[@jonzoppa7593]

HE IS ARE SO RIGHT, I HAD TO WEAR ONE FOR 3 YEARS BECAUSE I WAS IN A COMBAT FOB OVER SEAS. MEANING IM AT WAR 24 X 7, THE VEST REPERSENTS POWER TO A ARMY. GIVING A HIGH SCHOOL GRAD, OR A GED A BADGE AND GUN IS ........

[@carijohnson8818]

If the cops are in your house chances are that the “5yr old” has already ’seen stuff’ and a tact vest is the least worries!!! Not necessarily, but 🤷🏻‍♀️!

[@shreagol7812]

Nunya Bizness sounds like someone has some personal issues

[@samyoung5080]

If a scared little kids call the cops because his dad is abusive they are going to be so happy when they see some big, bulky cop show up at there door. They are going to feel safe and PROTECTED!

[@TheTiberius01]

As a rank and file patrol officer myself, I don't agree with everything that the Toledo Chief said, but I don't agree with everything you said either. Having been in the military most of my adult life and now having transitioned to a Sheriff's Deputy, I agree with the Chief that the militarization of our law enforcement is not what we should be moving towards. We are public servants first and foremost. When dealing with the public, perception is a very important thing, especially when we have to deal with some of these SWJ idiots. Now, it should NOT matter what we look like as long as we do our job well, but that is NOT the world we live in and protect. As for the 5 yo child that's gonna be intimidated by the 6'3" officer with a TacVest, I call bullcrap on that. No kid is gonna be scared by the positioning of the officer's gear, those 5 yo kids are gonna think that our gear is cool, so I agree, total cop out. However, the Chief made a good compromise with allowing the suspender system for the duty belts. Having used one in the military I can say that it accomplishes the same goal as the TacVest. And these comments about "I am the King"...the Chief hasn't said anything out of line. He works for the citizens of Toledo and the Mayor. The officers of the department work, in turn, under him. Basic Chain of Command. Assertion of Command is necessary at times to enforce good order and discipline. A good leader uses both assertion AND influence to guide those under him. The "because I said so" is sometimes part of leadership, though it should NOT be the only thing. Sorry man, but I don't see anyone bullying with this story. Keep up the great videos and stay safe out there!

[@2ManyNamesTaken]

But don't you think that kowtowing to the SJW's and (trying to avoid name calling) let's just say, those who have vested interests in hamstringing the police by claiming that police "scare" them (which we all know is a hustle) is making the problem worse? - I mean, I'm not a cop, but as an observer of human behavior who's been around over 50 years, it has always seemed to me that authority should be polite, civil and decent while also presenting as a force to be reckoned with, should one decide to offend society. -- I work with kids .... and nothing about the officers' equipment scares those kids because (at least in my neck of the woods) kids know cops are the good guys. -- And just because in some cultures, single moms raise their kids to hate and obstruct the police, instilling in them the preposterous notion that cops are racist murderers, out to abuse a badge, I don't think that's a good reason to reduce the options of an officer, all so he can seem less "intimidating." - I think it's safe to say that the presentation of law enforcement should be, "Hey, here comes a good guy, a defender of society and the peace ... but should I get out of line, he looks like he and the system that backs him up will swiftly and if need be, forcefully ensure that I don't get far with my decision to be anti-social. - Prioritizing a "disarming" look over effectiveness is, IMHO, just giving in to a very ideologically dangerous and sinister movement within society.

[@Cristov123]

As a veteran myself, I'm not sure I understand what exactly the "militarization" of law enforcement is? Yes, appearance is important for community outreach. But the last the I checked the difference between LEO and military was what their job entailed, not what clothes they wore. The issue is not our appearance, it's the media painting cops who have more equipment on them than an old Rusty revolver and a shiny black hat as "militarized". Wearing a plate carrier or a molle vest isn't exclusively military. In fact, my hunting gear comes with molle. It's just an attachment system. I think it's a disservice to paint us as militarized off of little more than aesthetic.

[@redtra236]

Personally I dont think either way is more intimidating I really havent ever noticed the difference. It doesn't look more militaristic in my opinion it literally just holds the gear in a different position.

[@2ManyNamesTaken]

@@redtra236 - I agree. I see it as just another hustle. If you work with horses, when they're getting to know you, they'll try to step into your space. If you move back and let them, that tells them they can test you. - Same in the human world.

[@davidneubert8829]

@@2ManyNamesTaken Why don't the cops just follow orders blindly like they expect the rest of us to do? Why is there a culture of people who feel like the cops are just there to abuse their power, because they have been the victims of such power. Why do the police have to fill a quota of inmates in the jails and prisons? I hope that you do have "good cops" in your neck of the woods but in the numerous places that I have lived and videos that I have seen, the police abuse their powers and violate the peoples rights most of the time. Why do the cops, prosecutors and judges have immunity when they trample someones rights? I thought that we all had the same rights and equal protection under the law?

[@BoneistJ]

Maybe they should start banning spoons when officers fail physicals too.

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

1, that union rep needs to be voted out. 2, he's enforcing his 'rule' on what the people in the community want! Since when does the tail wag the dog?

[@Anon1mous]

Not the community. Just the loud few in the community.

[@JackOnDaRoks93]

Trash of a Union 🤦‍♂️give them there dues back

[@dingusrevolver]

I can only imagine what that department's officers were saying about this guy. What an embarrassment.

[@5wasthenumber]

The vest also takes the weight of equipment off of the hips and onto the shoulders. This is a serious issue over time.

[@FireheartSamurai]

Luke Smith Sadly that police chief doesn’t deserve to be in the position he’s in.

[@dawnkeener9836]

Yeap...i need a hip replacment.

[@NathanT5]

I’m 44. I remember growing up in Tennessee and knowing the police officers in my community. They wore slacks, button up shirts, ties, and their hat. Their belts had a revolver, extra ammo, night stick, hand cuffs. Some had bullet resistance vests that were worn under their shirts. I live in Houston Texas. The cops in my community mirror what I looked like as a deployed Ranger. I don’t like it. I’m certainly not intimidated by them. I kind of feel sorry for them that they need so much crap. But hey, when you live in Houston and have cops that lie to get no-knock warrants and murder innocent people like the Pecan Park raid you kinda paint a target on your back.

[@bustersmith5569]

Charles T well spoken !!!

[@JRansom02]

Ah yes, when another Chief becomes more politician than officer.

[@JoeGarofaloII]

This is just like banning certain types of stock on an AR

[@samd7476]

"I make the rules! No one else's opinion matters!" Very effective leadership style here. The officers don't matter, just the chief of police.

[@DesolatorMagic]

What if they paint them pink and put cute animal patches on them?

[@FreedomsLife1776]

Terrorism.

[@ragefuel3d]

you get back to your channel and make that manastrike video.!

[@rapidfury1387]

Freedom's Life ...

[@davidkanengieter]

Or wear Chuck E Cheese heads.

[@2wheeleddemon999]

Make them yellow and go as sponge Bob.

[@mikeoxmaul9386]

When I look at this guy I can almost see the emotional abuse his wife gives him lol

[@luiytheninja3655]

He wouldn't be emotionally abused by his wife of he wasn't such a bitch.

[@JidoKashi]

There’s about a 40% chance you got that backwards...

[@bristonroberge7826]

He seems very cocky about his job

[@emaclin19]

Being intimidating “Looking” as a police officer is a good thing in my experience. Being able to deescalate a situation by your appearance and not having to use force of any kind is exactly what the police department should want.

[@Hawkcam1996]

Yeah, last I checked, being intimidating can help deter crimes and violence. I mean, who’s going to want to screw with someone they know can kick their ass? Knowing that police intimidate people makes them feel safer because it makes them safer through deterrence

[@jonzoppa7593]

YA ITS ALL GOOD UP TILL THEY START ABUSING PEOPLE

[@tyjohnston5889]

@@jonzoppa7593 I always seen them walking around town beating civilians with their vests. Soooo glad they got rid of them.

[@the_omg3242]

When did any american cop ever try to deescalate any situation? Look at all the traffic stops that turn into fatal shootings on KZbin.

[@tyjohnston5889]

@@the_omg3242 Eh....I watch a lot of police videos. It's about 50/50. Keep in mind that almost all these videos online are posted online for a reason. The 1000s of interactions everyday are mostly fine. I know great cops and I know bad cops irl. Basically I'm saying that just like watching to much local news and you'd think the world was ending. Watch enough police videos online and you think most cops DON'T deescalate.

[@matthewellisor5835]

"You WILL respect my Authoritah."

[@YadraVoat]

The problem isn't the exterior nature of the vest, it's the color. Black is the color of S.W.A.T. - peace officers should be wearing light or medium blue.

[@ltjimdangle2003]

"Picture this, im Toledo's police chief and im a buttfuck." Basically what he just said

[@ineptwatcher]

"WILL SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN?!" is never a great argument.

[@ltjimdangle2003]

@Michael Gamble no but to enforce the law and fight evil, which does exist whether you like it or not, you need to be well equipped if you think a tax vest is militarizing you're a moron.

[@r0deoman733]

Michael Gamble If you had a ball sack and lived a patrol officers life for a day, you would understand why all the equipment is necessary.

[@Filmpilot]

Apparently the “chief” didn’t understand the acronym. Pass out some books so these people get an education. “MOLLE” is an acronym for Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment. It is used to define the current generation of load-bearing equipment and backpacks used by a number of NATO armed forces, especially the British Army and the United States Army. They all have phones with the worlds largest encyclopedia at their fingertips. SMH...

[@falseblackbear3553]

I'm guessing he didn't like the vest because they didn't have a pouch for his tampons.

[@D347h54rg3n7]

Wonder how much he got "refunded" when they overpaid for the new vests 😉

[@josephjones611]

Are they paramilitary or police? Most , not all , of the cops i've seen with the vest have had the attitude that they were authority over everyone .

[@peterv1318]

Yes they get that way.

[@Sharm1995]

"Some young officers who have never been said no to before..... I make the decisions, i'm the chief of police." OK power hungry boomer

[@markregan8907]

Sharm you were right until you used the derogatory term "boomer". Agism is as bad as sexism, racism, etc.

[@simplesecurity692]

Weather you like the decision or not. He was right. It is his choice to make. If the officers don't like the decision they have the choice to stay or leave.

[@caleshriver134]

This police chief whistle when he says the letter “S” is more damaging than a tactical vest.

[@DerykRobosson]

This ad hominem attack has zero argumentative weight.

[@rgbok5453]

@@DerykRobosson still funny though

[@caleshriver134]

Deryk Robosson .... k

[@father6371]

He sounds like he's on a power trip. Would not want to with with him

[@wolverinedefense3357]

I agree. This isn’t nazi Germany. Look like a cop. Not a soldier.

[@Mlopez_602]

The Chief just doesn't like the way the vest looks. He's making excuses.

[@Mlopez_602]

@Michael Gamble The "Tac vest" is the body armor and I saw three or four weapons. Their pistol, pepper spray, an expandable baton and the taser. And they do more than just write tickets. How many years have you been a LEO to tell them what they need to do their job?

[@IratePuffin]

Michael Gamble because writing tickets is all they ever do, right? And they have what, 5 weapons? OC spray, duty pistol, baton, taser & maybe a knife? But sure, exaggerate.

[@Wanderinpaladin]

Obviously Michael is counting all the bullets as individual weapons.

[@dusting10]

@@IratePuffin Why don't we just go ahead and let all of them drive around in tanks and carry RPGs while we're at it too, huh?

[@Mlopez_602]

@Michael Gamble Yes you do if you are going make such asinine comments when you obviouslyhave no real idea what police officers do. And soldiers don't walk around war zones with tasers and pepper spray.

[@Predator-oo6cm]

Personally, I feel safer when I see LEOs with MOLLE vests

[@deltashot5608]

thats because you dont carry a weapon because you want the police to defend your life for you instead of you defending your own life like an adult

[@Kana_76]

Same. It makes it seem they are more ready for the job.

[@eclipsewrecker]

Horrible reasoning on the part of the police chief: if he had a good point he wouldn’t need us to imagine them being 6’3.”

[@CJLiveFromTheOutdoors]

Good point.

[@JamesW7723]

eclipsewrecker Hight is an intimidation factor gear placement is a intimidation factor.

[@eclipsewrecker]

James Wilkins so if they’re tall they have to wear the belt? The female officers may wear the vest?

[@JamesW7723]

eclipsewrecker You obviously didn’t understand what I was saying. There are multiple things that go into intimidation higher build stance and outer appearance outer appearance is the biggest factor most of the time the officer already wears a vest regardless and they were trained in the academy with just a duty belt. The less militant the police look the better community relations can be in my home town the day shift officers wear a normal uniform the night shift wear a tack vest due to the lack of extra officers and people around to help in certain situations, like I stated there are some exceptions to the vest. All in all the less they look like how I looked back when I was in India and Africa and the Middle East the more lax the people can be with the police.

[@eclipsewrecker]

James Wilkins I understood, but in context to what you replied to my reply stands. Blame it on the editing if the “reasoning”was out of place in the video. His point was implied that the vests were intimidating, not that the vests on tall men were intimidating, which was inferred. He was illustrating his reasoning.

[@MrBkunert]

My son is a deputy Sheriff who had to have spinal surgery after two years on the job. The Sherrif also believed that vests were too "military looking" but changed his mind allowed them, with my son in charge of selecting new gear. As all deputies carry both pistols and AR-15s they chose equipment that allows pouches for extra magazines. Glad he works for a department that cares.

[@davidkanengieter]

They gonna have to keep their bullets in their shirt pocket like Barney Fife, too?

[@davidkanengieter]

Yup. That's where I live. Ancestors settled in Iowa when they left Germany. How do you know the name?

[@davidkanengieter]

Small world. My great Uncle Ralph's family lives in Colorado. She'd be part of that clan. We originally settled in NW Iowa and haven't spread very far. Mostly just into Minn, South Dakota, and Missouri.

[@DP-fq7iy]

“God forbid, our officers leave work without a back ache.”

[@Schrecken]

So basically you can’t listen to the part where the new vests have a suspension rig?

[@robertsung5934]

I'm with the chief on this one. US police seem to be the most militarised in the western world. Intimidation is a valuable tool to the police and don't fancy giving it up. If a citizens attire was considered intimidating I wonder how many police would leave them be to go about their business. I'm guessing not many.

[@Buddha23Fett]

Robert Sung there’s nothing intimidating about a vest

[@robertsung5934]

@@Buddha23Fett I respectfully disagree with you as your comment is an oversimplification. There is a person wearing the vest. So if that person is behaving in a manner that is bullying/forcefull/intimidating then if they are also attired akin to the military then it is clearly adding to the intimidation factor. There is no shortage of evidence of poorly behaved police overstepping their bounds and infringing peoples rights with intimidatory behaviour on youtube. So a less tactical appearance may help to de-escalate scenarios. Remember we are still policed by consent, and not by force.

[@robertsung5934]

@Chris Madison Excellent argument sir.

[@EbikeReviews]

18 months later, I would like to know how that worked out for him.

[@lizzard7473]

This chief sounds like he wants to be the intimidator. "I'm in charge"

[@mrbeanyup4175]

@Eric Pro Well said.

[@Nick-bb4nk]

@Eric Pro All I can say is, lol.

[@brendan7810]

He’s the chief so he is in charge. And to be frank he really doesn’t owe his staff an explanation.

[@beyondbackwater4933]

Sounds like some cops who work under him are spoiled children. He made a change to ppe that's it. He didn't ask them to modify their behaviour at all or anything.

[@davidholmes9874]

He is in charge. Someone always is. I was not in law enforcement but I had many bosses over the years. Here is what I noticed: If you came to work when scheduled, did the work the boss gave you to do, and followed all the safety rules then you never had a problem keeping your job. By the way, some jobs were less desirable but nothing anyone could not do. And no one bothered you as you did the less desirable work ; those jobs did not last long and everyone ended up assigned them eventually.

[@freedomisntfreeamerica7151]

There you go! A democrap! Feelings! Always about feelings! He needs to get off the soy sauce!

[@joeyfernandez5964]

Maybe the chief used the wrong word. Instead of “intimidating” maybe he should have said “alarming”. Example: if cops saw a civilian wearing a Molle vest and open carrying (which is legal) I suspect the cops would be alarmed.

[@bustersmith5569]

Joey Fernandez thank you !! A very good point !!!!! Very true,,,

[@WestinsChannel]

This.

[@Grayarea321]

News flash....Toledo Police to wear Tutu’s so not to intimidate citizens...

[@AVKingJamesBible]

If I have to call the Police to my residence to protect me from evil, Id prefer it if they showed up looking intimidating rather than dancing around and waving pink feathers

[@johnweelion7204]

Today I have to depend on a police officer to save my life is the day I know I'm dead. Minimum of average 10 minutes response time. Yeah, I'm dead. Who cares what they look like then?

[@G_I_D_S]

That's crazy Stanislaus County Sheriff's department is switching to them.

[@ScottSmith-mw6lo]

The chief sounds like a Democrat, not very reasonable.

[@TinMan0555]

Just saw this video, please excuse the rant if y'all have found a happy solution to this issue. Many years ago (in the 1970s) the St Louis County Police Department changed their uniforms to blazers......you know, sport jacket style.....not only did they look stupid, they were a royal pain to "work" in. Luckily that particular (resume building experiment) didn't last too long, but it appears that this Chief has that same mindset......style over utility. And as you said, he seems clueless to the fact that all of that equipment is still visible to anyone that cares to look. And he totally ignores one of the huge benefits of a load bearing vest.....getting as much weight as possible off the hips and onto the shoulders....yes, it is an actual health thing. Another benefit is realized as the Officer is entering, seated and exiting a vehicle. I've been a LEO for over 44 years, so I think I can speak with some authority on the fact that that having all my gear on my gun belt, constantly pushing into various body parts as I sat, walked or ran, has had a detrimental effect on my hips, waist and thighs. I'm just guessing here, but I'd bet the Chief didn't ride around for a few shifts both with and without the load bearing vest before making this decision. Y'all stay safe and keep your heads down.

[@timothycottom6819]

I'm just the average "Joe Citizen", a 61 year old guy near retirement. I'm Pro-Police. In my opinion I agree with what this chief seems to be trying to do. Perhaps not the way he is doing it, but with his goal. I believe our police have become to militaristic. Too many want to dress and look like military. And too many departments that have no real need are acquiring military vehicles and equipment. I would love to see officers back in a more formal dress uniform. And see them spending more time out walking and talking to the people in their areas. My ideas may be out dated, but all of my positive police interactions from my younger days were with officers in formal uniforms that took pride in their appearance and treated citizens as those they were sworn to protect, not as occupation forces like some officers do today.

[@19XSB]

I see where you are coming from, however, police nowadays have to worry about an ever hateful community that's slowly growing against them. In addition, I believe that removing a load bearing device that nearly eliminates gear related back and hip stress is not the way to become more community oriented. Foot patrols are also too dangerous in many cities -like Toledo ;) - therefore making it tough to be out interacting with the community.

[@timothycottom6819]

I hear what you guys are saying. However, violence is not new. Big weapons on the streets are not new. In the Roaring 20's they used full auto Thompson machine guns. Bonnie and Clyde used BAR's. But police at the time were mostly arm with .38 revolvers. They still brought law and order and they still kept public respect. Perhaps the streets are "too dangerous" to foot patrol because no one patrols them and interacts with the people.

[@codytaylor1104]

This is the exact reason young people are saying, "ok Boomer..."

[@timothycottom6819]

@@codytaylor1104 If you noticed the adults were having a civilized discussion about differing opinions. Be a man and join the discussion with an honest opinion or go sit back down at the kids table until you learn better manners.

[@RyanCunningham12]

@@timothycottom6819 I agree with you. American police seem pretty intimidating to many people. More time walking on the streets and talking with minorities that may not feel comfortable around officers would be a good thing. Make Americans want to work with the police, not against them.

[@SteveSiegelin]

I guess my biggest gripe about the situation is if the vest helps an officer do their job and mitigate pain during their job then why are you taking equipment away from that officer!

[@bigbawss3273]

well also a Tac belt is what most officers wear so why is a carrier vs- a Vest different its the same gear just localized in two different locations, hence why I also think this chief is stupid and I feel like you'd also agree with that point @Steve Siefelin

[@wldktz1]

I guess you missed the part where he offered a solution. They are issuing duty suspenders which are supposed to accomplish the same thing.

[@kknoodsen8394]

The chief had no vest when he was a patrol officer. He noticed that his patrol officers like the vest and his morale destruction instincts took over. Why does the uber-concerned about intimidation chief wear a uniform?

[@blindhog2756]

The chief is angling for a similar job in a bigger town,and more money.

[@robertcraig690]

I'm with the police chief. When I was growing up police did not carry half the crap they do now.

[@danikinzstar]

And when was that? The 70s? These days teenagers will shoot you for clout. Add a bunch of restrictions about what methods you can use to retain, restrain, and subdue, and suddenly an officer needs 60 million different tools to do the job.

[@robertcraig690]

@@danikinzstar Actually it was in the 60's. I put this to you, has all the added armament, armor and military equipment made us or them safer? Like the so called war on drugs, are there fewer drugs available 60 years later ? I would suggest that what we're doing is not working and perhaps we need to rethink it.

[@ktc1215]

As a resident of Toledo it does not matter where your gear is to me, it’s there anyway what’s a few inches matter. Nonsense the typical Toledo way. Attitude > Appearances

[@mrbeanyup4175]

It's not about moving it a few inches.It's about a duty belt vs. a tactical vest.

[@winstonsyme7672]

"The last thing we want to do is intimidate people." Holy crap those sound like some great last words.

[@supervette7001]

He's being paid by the company that makes the other vest to switch over. It has nothing to do with the way the officers look wearing molle vest

[@MacMashPotato]

Can you prove that? It could go along way in helping these officers get vest that wont ruin their backs.

[@tso115]

15 years as a cop it is the chief's decision to mandate any uniform policy. It is intimidating for a cop to look like a soldier you a employee of a city/ county not gi joe