If someone reports me to an authority and the authority goes to me with no proof and tells me off, then that authority is guilty of misconduct.
If I approach that authority first and say that someone will be accusing me of something due to a miss-understanding, I have discovered that it generally resolves the behaviour complaint.
But when trying to comfirm something that happened in relation to it, they called me a lair when I got something confused because they witnessed the event. But if I got confused in an ordinary conversation, they probably wouldn't have called me a liar.
Is this accusation of me lying due to an association with the behaviour complaint stopping them from thinking rationally about why I may have got things wrong?
If so, how could it have been prevented?
Sabretooth
2007-10-14 09:09:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Unfortunately some Individuals judge others based on a preconceived notion due to past events or first impressions, the best way to resolve this problem is to chose your words carefully and try as you may to stay out of any dealings with this person.
Never explain yourself to anyone: either they love you and don't require an explanation or they are your adversary and will use whatever you say against you.
2007-10-14 09:21:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"how could it have been prevented?" you ask... Sadly, by carrying your video camera along.
We are living in a society where each week we see a new incident of police brutality reported on TV. In their minds, their defense is "if you complaint about the cops, it is because you are some criminal or had a problem with one," "If you need help, who will you call anyway?," "You weren't hurt last night, right? You owe it to the cops..."
The sad fact is, the ones publicized are the ones on camera. Gawd knows how many get away with violations that are covered by Internal Affairs because they are just as corrupted. It is all political, and the mayor of the town does not want to deal with police brutality.
So, in answer to your question, pick a cell phone with a camera and video capabilities, and hope to be able to pull it out on time. Sadly, it is the only defense that citizens have against police abuse.
2007-10-14 16:17:08 · answer #2 · answered by TURANDOT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you could have resolved the issue without them thinking you are suspect simply because of your mistake. Its unfortunate, but the only way to have prevented it would have been to get the facts correct the first time around.
That's why I always tell people to keep good notes!
2007-10-14 16:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF SOME ONE REPORTS YOU TO AN AUTHORITY--THEN THAT IS MERE PROOF OF ONE STORY?
IF I APPROACH THAT AUTHORITY--THIS IS YOUR SIDE OF THE STORY.
BUT TRYING TO CONFIRM SOMETHING--GOT IT CONFUSED / BUT WITNESSED THE EVENT?
THERE ARE THREE SIDES TO THE STORY
YOUR
THEIRS
THE POLICE
PREVENTABLE--SOMEONE TOLD-THEN YOUR SIDE OF IT CONFUSED AND POLICE SAW IT AND DECIDED WITHOUT YOUR HELP??
SO WHERE IS THE CONFUSION--IN YOUR MIND??
2007-10-14 16:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah.
2007-10-14 16:11:39 · answer #5 · answered by ASP 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋