18. Not All Police Officers are Created Equal
While Sergeant Becker did not represent the Wilmington, NC police department in a way that most of his collegues would approve of, it is important to note that he was a single individual in a larger group. Most officers on the scene were stern but fair, trying to keep Bright at ease and informed enough, while not giving him more information than they could at the time. The actions of Becker, while not as extreme as some others throughout the United States, show that one bad day can lead to a PR nightmare for a police force. People responded to the video harshly as it went viral, supporting Bright and his calm demeanor throughout the entire ordeal. It is important to remember, though, that most officers do their job and enter the force to protect and serve. Unfortunately, they don’t get the same attention as officers like Becker.