2007-10-16 07:21:14 · 16 answers · asked by Soul Man 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
yes,very, they are above the law now
2007-10-16 14:37:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Police are authorized to use force based on two federal court cases.
USE OF FORCE: Graham v. Connor
USE OF DEADLY FORCE: Tennessee v. Garner
read the court cases.
Police brutality is NOT more common now. Only that more video is available, but the whole incident from the begining to the end is never shown; only parts.
2007-10-16 09:30:43 · answer #2 · answered by lynchmob198 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The previous poster's statistics only show the incidents caught on camera. What about the abuse of power when the cops felt safe because they weren't videotaped, so Internal Affairs would not take any complaint seriously?
Police brutality is NOT more common than before. Cops are just getting caught on cameras.
And citizens are empowering themselves in the process of stopping abusive cops. I, for one, had to pull my cell phone last night when a nasty cop started pushing my boundaries. Must not have been my fault, because the instant he saw me holding up that camera and point it at him he turned into the sweetest gentleman in the world! I am sure he was cursing up inside, but he sure minded his behavior on camera!
But of course, anyone complaining about cop brutality is a crook, right?
2007-10-16 09:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by TURANDOT 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Blah, blah brutality, blah cops, not fair, blah.
Actually so-called police brutality is at its lowest level for decades, as a result of tougher hiring policies, zero tolerance for dirty cops, and the actions of the majority of honest cops in bringing the few bad cops to justice.
More cops than ever are being tried and jailed for "brutality" than ever before. Just look at the recent Border Patrol cases in which two agents who fired upon a drug smuggler were jailed for what even the ACLU consider unfair lengths of time.
2007-10-16 08:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by lpdhcdh 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
What facts do you have to back up this incorrect and inflammatory post?
Just so you know..... Any death in police custody is tightly and comprehensively scrutinized. Like any criminal investigation, the complete package goes to the State Attorney's Or Attorney Generals Office for legal review. They are the ones that determine if the death was justified or not.
And police brutality? What do you consider police brutality? You watch a few short clips on YouTube of staged idiots looking for fame and you think its brutality?
Have you ever attempted to restrain or detain a person that does not want to be? Its not like the movies where you use some Judo move and the go unconscious or just give up. Hopefully you will never have to experience what it is really like to be on the street in a fight for your life!
You need to do much more research before posting such trash.
2007-10-16 07:28:42 · answer #5 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 8⤊ 3⤋
Total Complaints of Excessive Force, 1995 to 2000
(These are the latest statistics I could locate - if someone has later stats, please publish in an answer, thanks!)
1995 - 2,339
1996 - 2,000
1997 - 1,800
1998 - 200
1999 - 211
2000 - 234
Although up slightly in 1999 and 2000 from the low in 1998, these numbers show a decided positive trend.
Out of 17 million calls for service during that time, 6,784 complaints were filed, or 0.042%.
In other words, 99.96% of all calls for service in that time frame did not result in a complaint of excessive force used.
An excellent record, in my opinion.
2007-10-16 09:17:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Police brutality is likely no more common now that it was in prior days. What IS more common are cell phone cameras, video cameras, etc. that can catch and report it, so it just SEEMS more common because we hear about it more often.
2007-10-16 07:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 8⤊ 1⤋
do what!!!where in the world do you get that people can kill people and get away with it?are you still in the first grade?questions like this show the rest of the world just how asinine people can be.
----retired texas deputy sheriff----
2007-10-16 10:34:27 · answer #8 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Considering that two Border Patrol Agents are currently sitting in prison in texas for shooting a drug smuggler. I would say your question is full of crap and has no basis in reality. Which is part of their job, and this administration has done nothing for them. So get over you small minded bias.
2007-10-16 08:43:50 · answer #9 · answered by empd 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Please show your proof for that.
I know in this state, police departments and prosecutors take police commiting crimes seriously. I would say it is much more likely that an officer would "get in trouble" vs. 20 years ago.
2007-10-16 08:26:51 · answer #10 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Questions like this are proof positive that the educational system is failing America's youth!
2007-10-16 08:06:13 · answer #11 · answered by Right Wing. 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋