...that is abusing their power?
2007-12-04 14:31:37 · 8 answers · asked by Yahoo Sucks 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The first issue are they are abusing their power or do you just think they are abusing their power? I often come across folks who have no idea what I'm investigating and as such what authority and or power I have to detain them etc. These folks often find themselves in all sorts of trouble because they feel I was "abusing my power".
That said, if you are in a situation where you feel the officer is truly "abusing their power" then remain calm, comply with all orders, get the officer's name/badge number and report the incident.
You will never win a street confrontation even if you are in the "right". A while back an officer in my department stopped a guy who matched the description of a robbery suspect. The guy wasn't the offender, and such thought the officer was abusing his power by detaining him, The guy decided to walk away, the officer attempted to stop him. The guy assaulted the officer and caused "bodily injury", when back-up arrived he was tased, charged with 2nd degree assault on a police officer. He was found guilty and served 18 months in DOC, all because he thought a cop was "abusing their power".
2007-12-04 15:43:31 · answer #1 · answered by lpdhcdh 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Regardless of the reason, immediate cooperation and polite words will do nothing but help your situation. If you are in the wrong, your actions can reflect favorably on the judicial process. If you are in the right, it will only make the bad action of the police look worse.
If you think you are the victim of police brutality or abuse of power, remember everything, document all conversations and make a report to the highest ranking person you can find.
2007-12-04 14:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by Combatcop 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Be respectful in cooperative. Resisting or mouthing off will only get you into more trouble. If you feel you have been wronged, document everything and contact an attorney.
People don't understand police work. Sometimes people feel the police are over stepping their bounds and the police are fully within department regulations and the law. This is extremely common when people don't fully grasp the situation.
2007-12-04 14:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Many western international locations comprise a "separation of powers" into their governance shape. those separations are commonly : Legislature, government and judiciary. This ensures that no business enterprise/individual/branch etc has undue potential. subsequently the police do no longer "make" the policies, they only implement the policies. regulation enforcement should not be above the regulation, in the event that they have been, the appropriate tests and stability are no longer occuring.
2016-10-10 06:53:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Act respectfully and say nothing. The biggest con is that they are there to help you. Any cop that interogates a suspect can lie to you to get you to say something to make their case. This has been upheld by the US Supreme Court.
I am not dogging law enforcement, because in large part they do a great job, but don't get railroaded by the system.
2007-12-04 14:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by wcowell2000 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Since you won't win on scene (hello? Armed person with armed friends who will trust his/her side of things), fight another day in the complaint process or civil suit.
2007-12-04 14:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stand up for your rights, and remember they are just like a fireman or a dog catcher,they are paid public servants paid by YOUR taxes.
2007-12-05 04:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Like they have a gun and know how to use it. Once you are away from them, you can figure out how to report their behavior.
2007-12-04 14:35:28 · answer #8 · answered by Dan H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋