The Associated Press reported:
"Darren Wilson, a 28-year-old white officer, has patrolled suburban St. Louis for six years and had no complaints filed against him, Jackson said"
"The tension eased Thursday after the governor turned oversight of the protests over to the Missouri Highway Patrol.
Within hours, the mood on the street lighted, with state troopers walking side-by-side with peaceful protesters and no hint of violence.
Gone were the police in riot gear and armored vehicles, pointing assault rifles at protesters and firing tear gas into crowds"
[QUOTE=leftWNYbecauseofBS;1415828]Regarding the militarized police. I get your perspective but a couple things to consider:
1 - There were riots. Riots call for riot suppression. See images below
2 - I watched a clip of the reporter who was released said that first they used smoke bombs. People dispersed but once they realized it was not tear gas they reformed. Then tear gas was used.
Where was it "quoted" the COPS used smoke instead of tear gas - I must have missed that ? ?
3 - Last night was what the 5th night since the shooting. I think that and simply a different police force played a part..just as I think not looking at police in riot gear also played a part.