Yes, my question is about police brutality. Why do cops do it and if you witnessed it what would you do?

Answer 1

COPs do it because they are human. If I suspected what I saw was police brutality, I would report in another jurisdiction or to a higher level (say, state police). My reporting wouldn't mean much unless the possibly brutalized person would press charges. In that case, I'd be a known witness. For me to interfere in something I know nothing about and am not trained for would probably result in (and should) charges against me. Really, it's for the jury to decide. The Rodney King event is a case in point. I was enraged that the jury found the officers not guilty - until I saw the entire video during late night. Instead of seeing several police officers repeatedly using batons on someone they were attempting to cuff, I saw a tasered man go down, some officers then cuffing him, who subsequently were tossed around like rag dolls, one onto the hood of a parked car. Now I understood why they did what they did on the short clip and saw it as reasonable - the same conclusion the jury had. I then became enraged that after being found innocent, these same officers were charged by the federal government apparently to calm down a segment of the public that was causing a lot of commotion, i.e., political expedience.

Bottom line - things are not always as they appear at first glance so one should be careful about jumping to conclusions.

Answer 2

There are several possible reasons for police brutality.

One would be the old adage "Absolute power corrupts absolutely". They should have added perhaps "and quickly". This would also apply to many of the abuses by our service members overseas (Abu Gharab, etc.).

Another possible reason could be the adrenaline rush from the pursuit. It does not switch off as soon as the person submits.

Yet another possibility is PTSD or similar disorders. Many of the officers that patrol the high crime centers in our nation experience daily situations eerily similar to combat duty. That amount of stress for an extended amount of time could surely cause at least temporary losses in rationality.

Our police have been transformed into a quasi-para-military organization.

They are receiving military training and equipment, paid for by the federal government.

They are becoming more and more isolated from the general population.

Lastly, the personality types that are filling the jobs. Sheriff Taylor and Deputy Barney are not going to apply for a job in Detroit.

If I saw police brutality, I would make every effort to record it if possible, then I would immediately report it to the police department and the local news.

Whatever reason may cause this behavior, the behavior can not be tolerated. Not in our neighborhoods, not in our battlefields, and not in our government.

Each and every incident should be thoroughly investigated and if there is criminal violation, there should be fierce prosecution.

Answer 3

Cops are tasked with cleaning up and keeping the criminals in line. If they rough some people up, all the power to them. Obviously, it is expected that they use sound judgment and reasoning when deciding how to deal with someone, and they often make mistakes, however, if I were being a real drunken prick, I'd not hold a grudge if I got a good smack for it. To a greater extreme, I would not be judgmental in the case of a worthless criminal receiving a moderate to severe beating. The law has failed us, if the cops take matters into their own hands, good!

Answer 4

In New York City, the police seem to be more aggressive towards Blacks. Even when simply asking a question, the police's tone takes on a convicting tone. I see police brutality, I'm going to report it.

Answer 5

There is no such thing. Any whipping a crook can be dragged away from is a good one.

Answer 6

Depends, if the victim was black, buy popcorn and watch the show, if he was white, I would buy some popcorn and watch the show.

Answer 7

Almost always because the criminal in question is being stupid.

Answer 8

join in.the guy shouldnt be resisting arrest