Or is this only a theoretical perspective and not a reality?
2007-11-06 23:19:53 · 17 answers · asked by smith.w6079 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
yes , I do and it should be that way. The police can deny a citizen his right to freedom, and has powers to deny liberty of a person, even if that is just a traffic arrest. Along with this comes the responsibility of not doing what you would arrest others for- as in DUI, speeding ,seatbelt use. The public has a right and a obligation to watch the police and to make sure that the police do not think they are above the law. If Police work is a job they have chosen then along with it comes the responsibility to be above reproach and held to a higher standard
2007-11-07 00:39:36 · answer #1 · answered by les 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No,No, with the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's,several things have changed in law enforcement. Now you're read your rights. If you don't have money for a lawyer,the Public Defender will speak for you.
Now,you're allowed to see and hear all testimony and evidence held against you.
The police are not allowed to question you unless your attorney is present.
2007-11-07 07:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that police as well as citizens should be held equally accountable for their actions. I think that people tend to forget that police are human too.
2007-11-07 08:28:32 · answer #3 · answered by jennyღ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are legions of human rights lawyers whose only purpose in life is to watch every move the police make on occasions at the expense of justice
2007-11-07 07:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by RAH RAH 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think the police have a hard time, in any other job mistakes are tollerated to a certain extent. a copper can't even fart without there been an investigation followed by a public enquirey a debate in the house of commons, interview with the queen and finaly if it was deemed to offend criminals delicate nasal passages, the offending trumper would be executed at half time on the pitch at a premier league footy match.
2007-11-07 07:35:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, i heard a story that police weren't allowed to chase a bike theft because he didn't have a helmet and if he fell off he could sue them. Ive heard a few like this - if true what a sad and deplorable country we live in- UK BTW
2007-11-07 07:26:28 · answer #6 · answered by Robbo 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, they are corrupted up to their eye balls and what make matters worst is the district attorneys know that they are dirty.
Everyone involved has a different agenda.
1.Cops are trying to score high on collars by twisting the truth to benefit them.
2.The District Attorney's turning their cheek the other way because they're trying to become judge's in most case's. The more wins/prosecution you get the better you are respected as a DA.
3.The judge's are the worst in most case's they just sit there and act like they are working when the DA is the one pulling the strings.
2007-11-07 07:47:44 · answer #7 · answered by John 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
The police are held to a much higher standard. Much higher than others and they are terminated for violations (even while off duty).
It's a shame that all people weren't held to the same standard, but then it'd be harder for the Y!A crowd to ppoke and rant.......
2007-11-07 07:51:39 · answer #8 · answered by sammael_coh 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Only in theory as they got away with murder killing the suspect suicide bomber in a train didn't they.
Seven bullets from point blank range and two men holding him down, bit of an ever kill there i think.
2007-11-07 13:26:43 · answer #9 · answered by plumbheat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some cases yes. But at times I find myself wondering why they are NOT held MORE accountable.
2007-11-07 07:54:48 · answer #10 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋