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Are police recruitment videos disturbing?

Several Metro 麻豆传媒映画residents took to social media this week to share their thoughts about a new recruitment video shared by the 麻豆传媒映画Police Department. 

The videos show several dimensions of police work in the city, including the canine and mounted units, as well as some more intense action, where officers are shown rappelling from helicopters and down the sides of statuesque buildings. Many of the stills in the video include billowing flames in the background and weaponry. 

In one video, officers introduce themselves, showcasing the faces behind the badges. The officers are edited together to state that "this is the place to be." Another video primarily focuses on the forensics team. 

In several Twitter posts shared Wednesday (March 1), the VPD shared videos that show some of the officers' duties. One caption read: "This is who we are." 

This is who we are.

— 麻豆传媒映画Police (@VancouverPD)

This is who we are.

— 麻豆传媒映画Police (@VancouverPD)

This is who we are.

— 麻豆传媒映画Police (@VancouverPD)

Many locals have criticized the videos and feel that they show a side of law enforcement that shouldn't be spotlighted. Others said it looks "cheezy" and appears to emulate crime drama TV shows. 

Thanks for admitting you are about violence and power and not community.

— akanettypayne (@akanettypayne)

Thanks for admitting you are about violence and power and not community.

— akanettypayne (@akanettypayne)

Is this a friendly and community oriented law enforcement agency?

— Vigilante (@ChupiroC)

I hope this was produced by someone in your no-doubt bloated PR department because it is almost criminally cheesy in its production value.

— tina pittaway (@tinapittaway)

Several people supported the VPD's efforts, however. Someone commented that there are people who will find something to be offended about, regardless of the material. Others thanked the officers for their bravery.

I’m just here for the comments from the clinically offended folks who would cease to exist if it were not for the protection and safety provided by having police in our world. Stop living to be offended and just live your life like it’s worth living.

— The Specialist (@TheSpecialist4)

Awesome! Many thanks to your dedicated members for their service and sacrifices. Be safe. .

— Pascal Rodier MStJ, MA, CEM, PCP, SAS (@Pascal1Rodier)

One person simply asked why the VPD would waste resources making a video like this. 

Why would you waste money and time making this 馃槀

— Nathaniel wilder (@jx772sfr6h)

The VPD responded to the criticism in a Twitter post on Thursday (March 4) night. The department stated that some people may have been "triggered" by seeing police officers in tactical gear but that it is important for the public to understand how the VPD work.

We recently posted a recruiting video featuring members of our Emergency Response Section (ERS).

Some people may have been triggered by images of police officers in tactical gear, but it's important for everyone to understand the work VPD does to keep 麻豆传媒映画safe.

— 麻豆传媒映画Police (@VancouverPD)

In response, many people have stated that they were not "triggered." Instead, they said the lion's share of criticism is that the VPD has recently stated that it is gearing toward a community policing approach focusing on mental health. Others mentioned that it looks more like an army recruitment video than one for a city's police department.

‘Some people were triggered’ but here’s some more potentially triggering content - we refuse to acknowledge it was tone-deaf and are instead doubling down.
Many recognize the need for police. It’s the conduct & culture that is objectionable (as you clearly demonstrate).

— Jess (@JessBSR)

A military cosplay recruitment video for war porn fetishists isn’t “triggering” so much as a deeply disturbing look into the kind of people working for the VPD.

— Trevor Jansen (@Tr3vorJans3n)

Other people continue to support the VPD's response and say they have confidence in its choices. 

We live in stressful times. The majority who join the profession are good people and worthy of just as much respect as anyone else. As a law biding citizen, I have no fear of the cops.

— Dianne Newman (@DianneNewman11)

Respect and love. Thank you for keeping us safe.

— Ashwani Mishra (@ashwani_avgeek)