I shouldn't have to explain this, but clearly I do to a lot of you. Fear of police, is a real thing and just because "YOU" don't fear them does not mean other people shouldn't. Unfortunately, that's have been way too many slip ups by police to downplay anyone's fear. As an...

... Officer, who polices black people all of the time in a high crime area. I know every one is not a criminal, but I'm also very cognizant of what they see on television. So I've had so many people, on traffic stops say hands up, don't shoot to me. I've had young people run...

...from me for no reason and say it's because they were scared and told to run from police when they see them. I've had young people cry at the sight of me. I promise I've not once told them they should be afraid and they left that day feeling better about police because of me...

Problem is, a lot of you lack compassion for people you don't understand, nor care about. This is a huge issue. Police are great, but not above reproach. I say cultural sensitivity training for police is big, but a lot of citizens need it as well.

Because one thing for sure is, a white officer coming to Memphis and policing would have a culture shock if they never been around people like this, situations like this. It's not a hit on them, but I grew up in this so I don't get on edge over things that are usually bs.