Why does there seem to be more police brutality now days?

Question

Is it police culture ,or the personality types attracted to the job? and what exactly does the term " Blue code of silence" mean?

Answer 1

it's the "blue wall of silence" and it means that one cop shouldn't rat on another cop.
I am not in favor of police brutality in any form, and it does seem lately that a lot of "mistakes"are being made; however, most people fail to realize what the police are dealing with today. Criminals used to be a tiny minority. Those who were armed and might dare to shoot at the police were really rare. Today it is a different story. Because of the discontent and ignorance of large segments of the poulation; their being constantly assaulted by the media and liberals who twist and bias the truth; they are suspicious and hostile toward the police. Also within this segment of American society are a large number of people engaging in criminal activities and many who are armed. Today, the mentality that makes people shoot at the police is much more common. The police never know what to expect. Sometimes they shoot first and ask questions later, because it is better to be in trouble than to be DEAD.
As far as the personality that attacts people to being policemen; this is a very interesting question. Some people become police officers because they really want to serve and do good and keep people safe. But others, or perhaps all - on a deeper level, have other things going on. Freud said that people become police officers because they wish to stop others from doing the same things that they themselves would really like to do. Others have said that there is a thin line dividing police and criminals and if the police weren't on the right side of the law, they almost certainly would be on the wrong side. Another take on this is that people who want to be police officers may be attracted to violence; controlling others & being in authority. It could be a way to compensate for feelings of inferiority and inadequacy. On the other hand people who are already dominating and grandiose and sometimes even a little sadistic may be attracted to the job. If you ever see the film "Serpico" you will see some of these types portrayed, including the altruistic type in Serpico himself. In the film "Dog Day Afternoon" the main character taunts the police saying; "you just can't wait to pull the trigger, can you? Look they are just itching to shoot me". The power from a gun is intoxicating. It is sometimes easier to do something than to do nothing. When all of your training is to shoot rather than be shot, it is difficult to refrain from shooting. However,. having said this, I must say also, that police are just people; people with limits and with fears and who have lives. In the present day climate, they have reason to be fearful. They must try to be professional and objective, but at times, especially where their own safety is concerned, this breaks down. Cases like Abner Louima; and another one in Bklyn of a disturbed white man with a hammer are really inexcusable & give all cops a "black eye".

Answer 2

"Blue Code of Silence" is the professional reluctance to report bad behavior by another police officer, simply because the one doing the bad behavior is a fellow police officer. Many police officers would prefer that the offending officer be talked to, or that it won't happen again, or someone got too excited, or there was some mitigating circumstance. This is a fellowship bond sort of thing. However, it impedes official investigation, and at least some of the time, it protects people who for the public safety need to be taken out of positions of trust.

I don't know if there's more police brutality now, or if it's being reported and publicized more. It's always existed, and very rarely was it reported.

Is it being reported more frequently or is more happening? I don't think there's any way to tell.

Answer 3

There seems to have been alot more police brutality in the 80's and 90's as opposed to now (but then again alot of stuff we dont even know about). I think its a combo of culture and personality. You have to be somewhat of an ****** to brutalize someone when you have a badge but the police culture may make you look the other way, try to help cover it up, or pressure you to engage in the same activities.. Blue code (or wall) of silence means (almost like a legalized version of "stop snitchin") dont tell on another officer. So if you want to investigate an incident that may have involved police you will encounter a blue (refrecing their uniforms) wall of people who wont speak.

Answer 4

I have been saying that the worst thing about police officers is that they are only people. How many of them must sit at home after hours watching some cop drama on T.V. just wishing they could have that kind of experience.

The "blue code of silence," as I'm sure you know, implies that law inforcement officers do not inform on or contradict one another, similar to a like code of silence among those in the medical profession. A person cannot be a "whistle blower" and maintain the perceived integrity of such organizations.

If there is more brutality -- and there is certainly more awareness of it -- it is because we are more permissive of it.

Answer 5

Some police lose it however the majority of the crisis comes from humans taking movies of the police. The media will take out a phase of a clip that anyone took and make it as though the police ran up and began beating humans. My mums a Baltimore town cop, she's informed me ALL approximately this. Dude used to be overestimated on PCP and acquired competitive with law enforcement officials. It took 10 law enforcement officials with police batons to get him down the wrestle lasted for 7min (the drugged dude used to be successful mostly). The handiest phase of the combat proven at the information used to be the police going for walks up and hitting the person with the batons and cries of police brutality had been trendy.

Answer 6

There is not more police brutality. Video cameras are on everybody's phone so more things are captured on video than ever before. The people , a.k.a turds, that initiate violent confrontations with the police are doing more violent acts than ever before. When you are moving up the force contimuim to address the threat you are facing that is not police brutality. If this was a crime being committed against you, it would certainly not be brutality if an officer was protecting your butt.

Until you have lived a day in the life of the officer. You need to reconsider the whole cry police brutality story.

Answer 7

Well now there are much more "less than lethal" options. As before, cops had a gun and a billy club. Now cops have, pepper spray, tasers, bean bags, etc... Simply put when someone doesn't comply, with a lawful requests, cops have the right to use the amount of force necessary to gain compliance. Many less than lethal options do the trick.

Blue code of silence, refers to the brotherhood of law enforcement and their tendency to band together in silence to protect their fellow officer. Pretty ambiguous term, but that is my take on it.

Answer 8

its more video cameras everywhere filming them. perception is reality.

believe me on this: there is LESS police brutality today as compared to decades ago. years ago, the police would truly beat the crap out of people. they bypassed the courts, and "taught the crook a lesson" right on the street. im talking about 40+ years ago and earlier.

Answer 9

you think its bad now just wait till the government takes your miranda rights away, which they are working on doing. since 9/11 you no longer have freedom of speech, and if you think you do then try this, go to a psychologist and tell them that your mad at a government official and would like to knock the dog crap out of them, guaranteed the hi-way patrol will be knocking on your door, I know this for a fact because it happened to me. the code of silence is that no cop will rat out another cop ever

Answer 10

Most cops here join the force because of ego issues.I went to school with some that were nerds and couldn't get out of a shower of pi** by themselves.The firemen are the same way.A little blue or red light can do wonders for an ego.