There is a widespread and persistent problem of police brutality across the United States. Nearly every day there is a news report on police misuse of conduct when dealing with the public. Unresisting suspects have been beaten and shot by police. Misapplication of batons, chemical sprays, tasers and restraining methods have resulted in deaths. Thousands of individual complaints about police abuse are reported annually and local authorities pay out millions of dollars to victims in damages after lawsuits. While the US government has no inclusive record on the number of people killed in the presence of law enforcement (one can only imagine why) the Guardian posted an article claiming that this year alone there has been 776 deaths due to the Police force, including: 355
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In 1856, the Supreme Court was seen to have said, “Law enforcement officers have no duty to protect any individual. Their duty is to enforce the law in general.” As stated repeatedly, this is one of many judicial ideas that are outdated. If this is the case then police should be conscripted to remove the logos sported on their cars with the sentiments ‘ To protect and serve’ and ‘Proud to serve’ as they only cast a false image. Police are paid by the government and therefore are there to serve them. “” They uphold the law with total disregard for whether their actions create or prevent violence. “”” With this drilled mindset it is increasingly worrying to think who will keep the peace? In 2013 the Civilian Complaint Review Board who investigates misconduct by the NYPD, received 233 complaints of allegations involving chokeholds. Of these, only two of the cases were resolved, while more than 60% of the allegations from that year were not dealt with due to lack of evidence. Recently brought to light in the media was the Sandra Bland case. Outrage occurred in July 2015 after there was speculation that Sandra Bland may have
In 1856, the Supreme Court was seen to have said, “Law enforcement officers have no duty to protect any individual. Their duty is to enforce the law in general.” As stated repeatedly, this is one of many judicial ideas that are outdated. If this is the case then police should be conscripted to remove the logos sported on their cars with the sentiments ‘ To protect and serve’ and ‘Proud to serve’ as they only cast a false image. Police are paid by the government and therefore are there to serve them. “” They uphold the law with total disregard for whether their actions create or prevent violence. “”” With this drilled mindset it is increasingly worrying to think who will keep the peace? In 2013 the Civilian Complaint Review Board who investigates misconduct by the NYPD, received 233 complaints of allegations involving chokeholds. Of these, only two of the cases were resolved, while more than 60% of the allegations from that year were not dealt with due to lack of evidence. Recently brought to light in the media was the Sandra Bland case. Outrage occurred in July 2015 after there was speculation that Sandra Bland may have