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#johnnydeppNFT

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@legalbytesmedia Those poor sweet babies

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@dembrowski794 Such an excellent shot.

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@aburkhartlaw #relatable

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@SecondSonsCA Guess the names....spoiler, none of them are surnamed "Smith"

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@bltmediaytc @YouTubeCreators Guess they were triggered by a real woman being in the photo with Ray

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For anyone who believes in the paranormal, interesting results coming through on officer John O'Keefe's DOD may he rest in heavenly peace. #justiceforjohnokeefe #fkr #freekarenread

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@IanRunkle @Bederowlaw @LawyerYouKnow @UncivilLaw @NatetheLawyer
Such an awesome thought provoking movie! Btw, reasonable doubt = ≤92% probability of guilt.

[Mercy Movie @MercyMovieCA]

Innocent? Prove it. Solve the mystery. Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson star in Mercy, only in theatres this Friday. Filmed for IMAX. Experience it in 3D. Get tickets now.

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@DoctorTurtleboy @Privacy1We Mike has openly discussed the period where he got scared by everything and started questioning if he was seeing everything wrong. Turning on yourselves, fighting allies is everything the other side wants.

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@MazzaMedia Apple with melted cheddar on top

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@AmeliaAmor001 @adamcarolla I'm kinda wondering why you have no issue showing off your body online, with your brand new account and yet have to blur your face. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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@bltmediaytc Lauren let her eyebrows go....

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3. Group Identity (The "Thin Blue Line")
Over time, an officer's job becomes their primary social identity. They see themselves as part of a "brotherhood" or "sisterhood" that is misunderstood and under attack by the public, the media, and politicians.
When this group identity is stronger than their personal identity, the group's norms become their own. They aren't just acting like a cop; they are a cop. This is why an officer might act one way with their family (e.g., patient, trusting) and another way on the job (e.g., cynical, authoritarian).
They are switching between two different, and often conflicting, social roles.

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In a police setting, social conformity is the intense pressure, both spoken and unspoken, for an officer to adopt the shared attitudes, behaviors, and loyalties of the existing police subculture.

This phenomenon is one of the most powerful forces in law enforcement. It dictates not just how officers interact with each other, but also how they view the public and perform their duties. An individual officer may adopt different behavioral traits, even ones that conflict with their personal values, due to a few key psychological drivers.

The Police Socialization Process
Change begins the moment a recruit enters the academy. This process is designed to deconstruct a person's individual identity and rebuild them as a member of a cohesive unit.
Stripping Individuality: Recruits are often subjected to a paramilitary-style environment. They get a uniform, a haircut, and a new way of speaking. This strips away their old self and emphasizes that their primary identity is now "officer."
Indoctrination: They are taught the formal rules of policing but also absorb the informal "street rules" and values from veteran officers. These values often include absolute loyalty to one's partner, suspicion of outsiders, and an "us vs. them" worldview.
Field Training: This is where conformity pressure becomes most intense. A rookie officer is paired with a Field Training Officer (FTO), a veteran who holds the rookie's career in their hands. To pass, the rookie must prove they are not a "rat" and can be trusted. This means adopting the behaviors and attitudes of the FTO, whether they are good or bad.

Why an Officer Will Adopt New Traits
This behavioral shift isn't random; it's driven by powerful psychological needs that are amplified in the high-stakes environment of policing.
1. Normative Conformity (The Need to Be Liked)
This is the most common driver: conforming to fit in and be accepted. In policing, this isn't just about popularity; it's about survival.
Backup and Trust: An officer's life literally depends on their partners. If an officer is seen as "different," disloyal, or untrustworthy, they fear that other officers might hesitate to provide backup in a dangerous situation.
Avoiding Ostracism: Violating a group norm (like reporting a partner's minor misconduct) can lead to being shamed, ridiculed, or given the "silent treatment." This social isolation is a potent threat.
The "Blue Wall of Silence": This is the ultimate example of normative conformity. It's the unspoken rule to protect fellow officers from investigation, often by remaining silent about misconduct. The pressure to uphold this "wall" is immense, as breaking it is seen as the ultimate betrayal of the group.
2. Informational Conformity (The Need to Be Right)
This involves conforming because you believe the group has more information than you. New officers are in a constant state of ambiguity and uncertainty.
Ambiguous Situations: A rookie doesn't know how to handle a complex domestic dispute or a tense street confrontation. They look to their veteran partner, who seems confident and in control, and copy their actions. They assume the veteran's (sometimes aggressive) behavior is the "correct" way to handle the situation.
"Us vs. Them" Mentality: Veteran officers may share stories of being assaulted, lied to, or mistreated by the public. A new officer who hears this constantly begins to believe it, adopting a cynical and suspicious worldview because they trust the "information" from their experienced peers.

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@GPopsWife77 @dcmromano @Bederowlaw He can take the space shuttle Lexus!

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@colonelkurtz99 That whole 1940s family only works when your spouse hasn't bled out in front of the nation and his two children.

Just because I go to work everyday to be a contributing member in my household (and main bread earner), doesn't mean that my family doesn't come first.

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@doc_amer2824 @Mdcart @Iwendtster Oh Internet....if you are going to use the tool to post words you don't know, maybe <PAUSE>, Google the word you plan on using, then decide if it's the right choice.

You can't be a pagan Christian, by definition. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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@Iwendtster Funny, how many paid days off do you get from your employer if your spouse dies?

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@beanbagron @DoctorTurtleboy Apparently Greg Melanson, without consent.

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@DrWilliamBrady @Bederowlaw Omg that comment wins 🤣