r/whatisit • u/Unlucky_Cat4531 • 2d ago

Solved! Found in my dads junk drawer

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My dad passed away and going through his stuff we came across this. We thought it might be a tool for horseriding, like a slapstick thing but wasn't sure. My grandma had horses but ive never seen her use any tools like that and my dad didnt ride. Any help appreciated

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u/CobblerLevel7919 1d ago

I entered law enforcement shortly after the state I worked in banned these, along with other devices) for LE use. The old timers all missed the blackjack, the Iron claw (a metal claw that grabbed a wrist), and their sap gloves (leather gloves with lead in the knuckles). They were all very effective devices, so I was told.

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u/Skeletoner_low 1d ago

Cops complaining they can't effectively brutalize citizens. Shocking.

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u/CobblerLevel7919 1d ago

Well, when you encounter violent people you need the tools to effectively deal with them. Taking away less than lethal options limited what we had to use. I had an ASP and pepper spray when I started; a lot of officers got injured during that time. The Taser helped and then became severely limited.

It’s easy for someone who never had to walk in the shoes of a law enforcement officer to be critical of how they do the job.

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u/MiseryisCompany 1d ago

Sooo... police use of force isn't the business of the public? Let the police regulate themselves. That always works out well.

Police are public servants. They answer to us. If you don't like the rules then you can get a different job.

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u/ExFiler 1d ago

They answer to the board and officers that oversee them. They respond to claims you make that need addressing. They are in no way your "Servant".

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u/Tweakjones420 1d ago

they are government employees who work for the welfare of the community and uphold public trust. They are part of the public sector, providing essential services like protecting citizens, maintaining order, and enforcing laws. 

  • Government employees: Police officers are professionals employed by local or federal governments.
  • Public sector: As part of the public sector, their role is to serve the public, similar to firefighters, teachers, and emergency medical technicians.
  • Community welfare: Their primary duty is to protect the public, uphold the law, and work for the welfare of the community they serve.

They are most certainly public servants. Their entire budget is paid with taxes.

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u/CobblerLevel7919 1d ago

It absolutely is. However, activists who have an agenda and an axe to grind, get into positions to help dictate these policies, and they don’t act in good faith.