Does anyone think it is dangerous that police officers are basically above the law? You can be arrested, shot, charged with a crime, whatever - for no reason at all. It only comes down to their word and any claimed "suspicion of guilt." Does the system need change?
2007-01-06 02:47:07 · 19 answers · asked by Sarah 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes it is happening(police above the law)and it is extremely dangerous,its basically luck whether you get shot etc!as the police simply cover it up.The sad thing is that the public get not say whatsoever in whats going on.If you complain,the police will make your life hell
2007-01-06 04:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Police are not above the law. They may not get ticketed for going 10 miles over the speed limit, but they are held to the same standard if not a higher one than the rest of us. It is not just one cop's word against yours. The system is set up that on their reports all officers on the scene are listed in the arresting officer's report. If needed, or if a question arrises, there are other witnesses. Which brings another case in point, witnesses are listed on their reports as well. I won't say that the system is perfect, but I will say that you are way off base in thinking that the police are above the law. I know of one right now that is being investigated for marijuana possession. I know of one that was fired and arrested for public drunk and disorderly conduct. If you have officers in your area that are above the law, then maybe an investigation into that department needs to be done.
On a side note...if you think the system needs to change, try doing their job! Become a cop, run to what most run from.
2007-01-06 09:36:11 · answer #2 · answered by S Denise J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Think of it this way: our society is by no means perfect. Government officials are above the law, unless their wrongdoing is proven beyond a reasonable doubt and this is exposed and exploited by the media. However, they do get certain benefits ordinary civilians do not. So, the system is flawed.
However, you have to look at it in relative terms. No society in the history of the Earth was perfect or ever will be. Yes, these officials may be above the law, but the system we have now is better than any there has been before it. Things will eventually change (hopefully for the better) and this is just a stepping stone to get to a spot where the system is more fair.
2007-01-06 02:51:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Police Officer and I hold myself to the LETTER OF THE LAW!!!!I ALSO HOLD MY FELLOW OFFICERS TO THE LAW. NNO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW NO ONE AT ALL. I will arrest or ticket accordingly to crime. If you have a problem in your area with this take the steps to correct it . Do not assume we are all this way because that is a HUGE MISCONCEPTION. If you are charged with a crime take it to court and present the evidence of your case, it the officers duty to do the same to prove your guilt.
2007-01-06 09:54:27 · answer #4 · answered by J J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right in that the police are given great latitude out in the field, perhaps too much, in that they determine what reasonable cause is to detain you, search you, or put you under arrest. You can always sue for false arrest and false imprisonment in civil court, but the hassle you can get from law enforecment should be a bare minimum amount.
2007-01-06 09:55:36 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Queen is unquestionably above Civil regulation - she would be able to't be named as defendant in a lawsuit, can not be sued. additionally, she would be able to't be forced to act as a witness in civil or criminal lawsuits, regardless of the undeniable fact that she could choose for to accomplish that, (cf: the Paul Burrell case). different participants of the royal kin are no longer shielded from criminal situations, (Princess Anne has a checklist for failing to administration her dogs). like the president of the U. S., the Queen technically has the final to veto any regulation presented to her. In prepare this genuine hasn't been used considering the fact that 1708. The Queen may additionally dissolve parliament, and promises permission for a central authority to be formed. learn wikipedia decrease than Royal Prerogative for a extremely complete checklist.
2016-11-26 23:49:39 · answer #6 · answered by corrie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police need evidence to charge and convict someone. Evidence includes their SWORN testimony. If a rogue cop decides to railroad someone and get them convicted, there is not much the "suspect" victim can do. That is why the testing phase to become a police officer is so difficult. In some ares like big cities, it is easier for a criminal to become a cop. IF someone is being harassed or bullied by a cop, go to your federal authorities or your state Attorney General. They usually take these matters very seriously.
2007-01-06 04:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by nukehoop 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No officer is above the law, and yes, maybe in many departments, there might be some officers not worthy of their badge, but for the most part the higher percentage of good cops do a thankless job and without them, this woud be a crazy world.
2007-01-06 02:57:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it can be very dangerous. But without them is mucho more dangerous. That is why high integrity, a strict moral value system are important.
Breakdown in those areas always have a ripple effect, rather than chill out I would say straighten up.
2007-01-06 02:50:10 · answer #9 · answered by swamp elf 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you got it all wrong, they aren't above the law, they can be arrested to. they can only shoot someone if they are attacking them. they can't just go "
"oh i think i'll shooot this guy"
they can get charged with manslaugter. you can't be arrested for no reason at all either. You should look more onto the whole issue cus obviously you know nothing what so ever
2007-01-06 02:57:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋