2007-12-21 05:36:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I didn't know there was Always much corruption in Police. Since you sound like you're an expert on the subject, please forward, or post all your well searched documentation, so the next time this question comes up, I will be able to answer with expertise. Thank you for your assistance, and for sharing.
2007-12-21 06:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
So much corruption? Corruption cases dealing with the police department are fairly few and far between. Of course there will be bad people who work for the PD there are bad people everywhere, but overall they do an excellent job of protecting people. If you are referring to the rather recent string of high-profile tasings (or taserings, I'm not sure which is right), consider that the police officer doesn't know what people will do. Their job is to defend the public but also themselves from imminent threat. Just because a cop can wrestle a guy to the ground doesn't mean that's the best idea for the cop, because he knows nothing about the skills or abilities of this suspect. When using a taser is such a safe alternative for a cop, no doubt they will use that instead of hands-on force (which also eliminates a lot of police brutality complaints because it's just a temporary effect and static in nature).
2007-12-21 05:41:25 · answer #2 · answered by tyler_shay4 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
(The following are a few paragraphs written by a member of law enforcement.)
Police officers have been given great powers by the public in order to properly discharge their responsibilities. This power is made more visible by the uniform, the badge, and the firearm worn by police officers. These powers, like all forms of power, are subject to corruption and abuse particularly by individuals who overestimate the importance of power and underestimate the responsibilities that individuals have who hold power. The most serious mistake made by law enforcement officers who do not understand the limitations of power, is the erroneous assumption that they are doing God's work and, therefore, "The end justifies the means." We have all had that feeling at one time during our careers in dealing with scumbags. Since the consequences of an error of judgment in doing God's work is so great, an officer must be constantly on guard against any actions based on this feeling.
Another common mistake occurs when officers with deficient personalities use their power to supplement their personal inadequacies. In other words, they take advantage of the powers they have to enrich themselves at the expense of others. This type of abuse may take the form of obtaining sex, money, or by demeaning others, physically or psychologically, for their own psychological need or gratification. Misusing power for individual gratification eventually leads to increasing levels of corruption. At some point, this type of individual in law enforcement inevitably steps across the line and the conduct becomes criminal in nature.
Additionally, many law enforcement agencies have a deadly force policy, and/or a use of force continuum. It is important to study and understand the history each of these statutes or policies as each defines and explains the limitations of your power and explains appropriate conduct in arrest situations.
None of us are perfect, yet we have a job that demands we set aside, or contain, our imperfections for the good of society. The nature of the law enforcement profession provides more than ample opportunity to test our character. The job provides a forum for a constant, and difficult, struggle between our good and evil nature. If we are successful in constraining our dark side, then the reward is a life filled with the honor and pride of being a good cop, a good parent, and a decent individual.
2007-12-21 05:47:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Honestly? I don't think there is nearly as much police corruption as people think. 99% of these guys bust their butts every day and risk their very lives to keep our society safe. And this is the respect they get? Shame on you. Don't judge a barrel of good apples based on a few bad ones.
2007-12-21 05:44:08 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Why do you believe there is corruption in the police force and not in other businesses and government agencies?
2007-12-21 06:04:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Quit breaking the law and you will not face the corrupt police.
2007-12-21 05:39:51 · answer #6 · answered by Curtis 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
There is not a large amount of corruption.
I have been a cop for a while now, and have witnessed startlingly few instances of corruption. The ones I have seen have been punished appropriately.
2007-12-21 05:41:37 · answer #7 · answered by Citicop 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Temptation
2007-12-21 05:56:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
When u work as an honest cop u get paid by the govt........
but wen u cross the line u get paid by the cops as well as dose gangs....... which is generally times larger dan what an honest policeman earns in an year.........
so its hard to rsist wen u got a family to support......
2007-12-21 05:47:30 · answer #9 · answered by maverick_landon 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Power corrupts. At all levels.
2007-12-21 05:40:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋