It is no secret that police officers have been under intense scrutiny in the aftermath of the "defund the police" movement in 2020. After the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, there was a push to implement "racial justice reforms" in police departments nationwide, but officers say those reforms hamper their ability to get bad guys off the streets.In exclusive interviews with Blaze Media, three officers with the Minneapolis Police Department explained why they are still on the job as the city is grappling with a shortage of manpower since the 2020 riots."There's a lot of days that I ask myself that question" about leaving the MPD, one officer admitted. "Every day it seems that they're coming out with different policies or different guidelines that make my job harder than it's ever been. But I think that there's still good in it. People still deserve to have their rights protected."RELATED: Minneapolis police officers rip into Tim Walz's 2024 VP run: 'That made no sense' Andrew Harnik/Getty Images "I've lost a number of close friends that left the department afterwards. I've seen guys that I've looked up to, tough as nails, that were completely broken afterwards, reduced to tears," another officer said."I've had friends come up to me or family members come up to me that say, 'We need more cops like you.' My response, if I ever hear a comment like that, is always, 'There are. The department is full of them. Certainly was full of them at that time.' We lost an unacceptable number of great cops, of great sergeants, lieutenants, leaders," the second officer continued.The third officer explained it no longer matters what a suspect is doing prior to an officer using any level of force. The mindset from higher-ups is "what did you do wrong because you had to use force. It's almost kind of a cloud hanging over us."Even with the day-to-day challenges, the officers said they still have days when they feel good about keeping the city safe and that they actually made a difference. "It's hard to find that in another job."Watch a 10-minute interview with the officers below. You can watch the full 30-minute documentary on BlazeTV. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The next Elden Ring Nightreign patch will help struggling solo players survive the trials of Limveld. Like its predecessor before it, Nightreign is a punishing RPG that will put your skills to the test, no matter which build you use, but it’s been built with three-player co-op in mind, and that often leaves lone wanderers coughing in the dust. To help rectify this issue, developer Fromsoftware confirms that Elden Ring Nightreign patch 1.02 will buff solo play. Continue reading The next Elden Ring Nightreign patch will deliver much-needed solo player buffs MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring Nightreign review, Elden Ring Nightreign class, Elden Ring Nightreign bosses

If you’ve tried to get into Escape From Tarkov and struggled with its steep difficulty curve, you’re not alone. Battlestate’s shooter has a lot to offer, but part of what makes it work is the fact that it’s not welcoming. Counter-Strike 2 is a similarly tough prospect, but for different reasons. Rather than arduous realism, it’s so fast and optimized even the most casual game can leave you with no kills and a heap of deaths. Exfil wants to find the middle ground. Swimming in the same post-Flashpoint and Ghost Recon waters as a lot of milsims, it perhaps comes closest to finding the balance between challenging and accessible, and now you can try it for free. Continue reading Realistic Steam FPS with Tarkov and Ghost Recon vibes is free to play right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best co-op games

What is the best Elden Ring Nightreign Revenant build? The Revenant represents a powerful duality of light and darkness, owing to her mastery over life and death. Not only does she serve as the game’s necromancer class, but she also operates as its main healer. The Revenant has one of the highest skill floors out of the Elden Ring Nightreign classes, largely due to the pinpoint perfect FP management you’ll have to deploy to keep her ticking over. Should you master her, the Elden Ring Nightreign bosses will fall to your shadowy legion and powerful incantations. Now, Nightfarer, let’s explore the optimal way to play Elden Ring Nightreign’s Revenant. Continue reading Best Elden Ring Nightreign Revenant build and how to unlock MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring Nightreign review, Elden Ring Nightreign class, Elden Ring Nightreign bosses

What is the best Elden Ring Nightreign Duchess build? The Duchess is the most agile Nightfarer of the bunch, providing you with the tools you need to avoid enemy attacks with ease. She also has access to an invisibility cloak that can get you and your party out of serious trouble, making her an excellent support option. If you’re the type of person who pays close attention to how your teammates are doing, she could be the Elden Ring Nightreign class for you. Bloodborne fans in particular will appreciate the Duchess’ evasion options that grant extra invincibility frames compared to the other Elden Ring Nightreign classes. We’re here to highlight what you need to create the best Duchess build, from her best Relics to the ways you should utilize her unique abilities. Continue reading Best Elden Ring Nightreign Duchess build and how to unlock MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring Nightreign review, Elden Ring Nightreign class, Elden Ring Nightreign bosses

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