"The Double Headed Coin"

The double headed coin! In other words; there are two sides to every story. But who story do we tend to believe? The police officer or suspect/civilian or innocent bystanders. We are seeing more more police shootings these days, and some of us would like to know why? Are they justifiable shootings is what most of us are wondering. Because I'm seeing things from a civilian prospective, and not seeing things the way a police officer does. He on the front lines trying to keep our neighborhoods safe and our city. At least that is what he is suppose to do, "Protect And Serve" Or have that become a thing of the past?
I know that their job is not easy, and it takes a lot of courage and discipline to do a effective job that will ensue the safety of all. Maybe we need to start becoming more involved in our communities, where there are more interaction with the police. That is hard to due where I come from, because the police where I grow up did not treat us like we were human most of the time. We were considered to be criminals even though we committed know crime. Just being Afro-American we were stereo-type as being bad. It is sad when you can't count on the police to protect you from the real criminals on the street! Yes, it is bad when they can't tell the victim from the real criminal.
I have know a few young black men that were beaten by police officer because they felt that they were a threat to them, when they were on the ground. Hand cuff even! and yet beaten because the y were black. My own person experience with law enforcement was not that drastic. But I always have that mistrust from the police that he can have a bad day and just decide that I'm public enemy no 1#. And beat the hell out of my just for the color of my skin. But I am thankful that we have made some stride to change the justice systems. Even though we are a long way off from real equality, we can still work for change. Until this issue is address in the hearts and minds of every American about their own prejudices against race creed or sex. We will always have the problems we have now. "Or Worse."

I would like your intake on this subject, and how we as a society can make better choice in the way we treat each other.