Post by exit9jetsfan on Jun 14, 2016 21:30:43 GMT -5
5 English jailed and not one Russian ultra detained.
Disgusting.
I've read many different articles and since I don't know jack about managing huge borderline crowds like this, I don't know where the truth lies. Did the French cops missmanage the whole situation? Some say our tactics are ancient history: it's either let them break shit or go in and crack skulls. No middle ground, no de-escalating. Do other cops do it differnetly? Maybe 32Green can shed some of his experience.
I do know French cops were traumatized during the world cup here in 98 when one cop got isolated from his group and got badly beaten by hooligans and is now a vegetable. So I think it's in the collective minds "stay together, don't leave the pack", which doesn't mesh well with having to be really mobile and cover an entire city in order to catch the small packs of dooshbags.
Another factor is French cops are on the verge of burnout. Since the attacks they have been all out, knocking down doors. The country is still in a state of emergency, means more patrols, more everything; Plus there were major strikes and confrontations with extreme leftists right before the Euro. All vacations or rest time were cancelled for the Euro. Anyone who has a badge is in the streets today. I'm sure there is some form of mental exhaustion. "Fuck it, if these dudes want to kill each other over football..". Dunno. Frankly I'm surprised one hasn't snapped and sent a dude to the morgue yet.