Post Reports Inside a police training conference
Feb 23, 2022
Robert Klemko, a Criminal justice reporter for The Washington Post, explores a police training conference revealing a disconnect between public demand for reform and the messaging at the event. He uncovers a militaristic approach to policing, with speakers advocating assertive tactics despite ongoing calls for accountability. Klemko also highlights troubling qualifications of trainers, often lacking extensive law enforcement experience. The recording he obtained sheds light on the nuances of police training amidst a national conversation on change.
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Warrior Mentality
- The conference emphasized a "warrior mentality" for police, using the analogy of a lion defending its territory.
- This militaristic approach resonated with the officers in attendance.
Conference Messaging
- Conference organizer Dennis Bonino downplayed anti-police sentiment, attributing it to media portrayal.
- Tomi Lahren reassured officers, suggesting the current criticism would pass and aggressive policing would return.
Bonino Incident
- Dennis Bonino, the conference organizer, faced a lawsuit after an incident where he jumped on a woman's car hood.
- He pointed a gun at her, allegedly shouting "I'm going to kill you," after suspecting her of shoplifting.