How many people have the Police gotten away with murdering before 21st century video sharing was possible?

Answer 1

I am a retired police officer. I never murdered anyone nor do I know any cops that have. I was lucky; I only had to draw service weapon a couple of times during felony arrests. You cop haters - because I don't know what else to call you - have obviously experienced something bad with police. That is regrettable but it is not an excuse to ask such a biased and unsubstantiated question on YA.
How many criminals have gotten away with crimes because you didn't video them? Or report their actions to authorities? Or testified against them?

Answer 2

Probably not many. Prior to the 20th century people actually respected the law a lot more than they do today. There were no reasons for police to "murder" citizens. These days, criminals flee the police over parking tickets and also fire at them, leaving the police no choice but to shoot the criminal in the interest of public safety. Is that murder? Not by the standard definition.

Answer 3

And the basis of your subject is built from a foundation on the countless videos of police "murdering" people"?

One day, and I hope it is soon, you will grow up not only physically but academically and you will review the beliefs that you had as a young person, decadent as they may be. At that time and at that time only will you comprehend the magnitude of your former contemplation process.

It may come at a time when a police officer consoles you, facilitates you, or just wishes you a good day as you pass him or her on the street and you realize that it is our occupation. A person identifies the occupation, not the other way around.

Deviants come in all walks of life - are there bad apples in the police departments? Of course there are bad apples every where. How many pharmacists intentionally gave wrong prescriptions to people before computer tracking? How many doctors or dentists committed lewd acts on patients while under sedation before assistants were required to be in the room?

These are questions of implication to those entrusted with power are seemingly bad, or considerable amounts are bad; which is ridiculous.

Think of this question when you need to dial 911 - or place the phone down and call a local gang member, since you felt an inordinate amount of your time was to lead along a question of unadulterated contempt for those who protect you, rather than a question of constructiveness or a statement of gratitude.

Answer 4

I think you need to change your name ~ there is no "Merry" in your attitude.

Years ago I believe this may have been true to some extent and my heart grieves for DEL H and others who have had to experience such horrible atrocities against mankind. My condolences to you DEL H and I hope you are enjoying my home state but Cleveland?? With all that snow off the lake?? *brrrrr* No thanks ~ lol

I married 4 years ago and move to TX where my husband is from but I do understand your not wanting to live in NC again with all you have gone through. I am so sorry that happened to you and your family.

What bothers me more, though, is how many officers have lost their lives because someone chose to break the law and kill someone who is trying to protect others. That number is MUCH higher than what you are talking about in this day and age. Maybe if you would walk on their side of the line for a while, you might appreciate them and grow up a little.

Let's honor those who have lost their lives and their families who have had to go on without them. Many a child has to grow up without their mother or father because they were lost in the line of duty.

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Answer 5

We shall never know, but probably not as many as the number of people that have got away with murder before DNA testing and Forensic Science was introduced to policing.

Answer 6

None, Though Many Did Die In Custody And They Probably All Initiated Whatever It Was That Caused Their Death.

Answer 7

Even with video sharing they get away with things. Not all things are caught on video. I have witnessed the police being racially abusive to a 17 year old lad, and they got away with it, because people can't honestly believe that the police can be bad. And who do you complain to? the police lol.

Answer 8

1 or 2 mabey, i live in n/ireland and the thought of police getting away with murder is completely un heard of.

Answer 9

We will never know, but that's why I never mind being filmed on cctv - it does not discriminate between us and them - shows everything

Edit: to Del H above - what a dreadful story ! My condolences, loss of family is the worst thing I can think of, but in such an organised, brutal way ! Sounds like genocide to me - my heart goes out to you.

Answer 10

Rarely, an individual police officer may wrongfully kill someone. VERY rarely does the offense rise to the legal level of murder.

Even one person wrongfully killed is too many, and the police must be accountable for their actions.

But I take offense to your characterization of "the police" as a group or organization committing murder on a regular basis. It is both false and provocative.