Police officers have more powers than the average citizen; they have the power to arrest, seize property, and use deadly force. Many officers have abused these powers, and when they do, you would think they would be fired and prosecuted, right? Wrong. In most of these cases, officers have only been suspended or given probation, this seems like a minor punishment for such an unjustifiable crime. Police officers have gotten above the law and are now able to abuse their powers as they wish. When police officers abuse their power and force it then becomes police brutality. There is a clear distinction in the way some police officers lecture and handle white Americans as opposed to those of color or African descent. Some whites have a different
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The officer cannot be questioned or investigated by “non-government agents,” which means no civilian review boards. If the officer is suspended as a result of the investigation, he must continue to receive full pay and benefits until his case is resolved. In most states, the charging department must subsidize the accused officer’s legal defense. A violation of any of the above rights can result in dismissal—not of the officer, but of the charges against him.” Just like the officer, the defendant has rights as well. The 5th amendment is: “The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights and protects a person against being compelled to be a witness against himself or herself in a criminal case.” Which means that you are innocent until proven guilty, you have the right to a lawyer and you may plead the fifth, which means you just don’t answer …show more content…
Mnay groups that are minority have a higher chance to be a victim to unfair police treatment. A representation of police brutality would be Rodney King. "But they didn't have to beat me this bad. I dont know what i did to be beat up." Rodney King, March 3, 1991. Excceding the speed limit of 100mph, the california highway patrol saw Rodney's car speeding. According to Rodney's statement he had refused to pullover because a DUI charge could've violated his patrol. After getting off of the highway, LAPD stopped him and immeditley struck with two darts each 50,000 volts from a taser gunWithin two minues of getting pulled over, Rodney had already recieved fifty-six baton hits along being kicked sevral times. Rodney suffered from brain damage, eleven skull fractures, kidney damaged along with emotianol distress. The officers at the did not know that an innocent bystander was recording the entire thing. By the next day the film was sold to the local news and was broadcasting nationwide. Everything was exaggerated by the media, to the point that political leaders were getting involved in support of Rodney King. The cops were charged of being guilty of civial rights violations, all other charges were drop. A riot broke out, so they called for a second trial and found Officer Powell and Officer Koon guilty but Officer Briseno and Wind were clear of all charges again. After the riots they also gave Rodney $3.8
The officer cannot be questioned or investigated by “non-government agents,” which means no civilian review boards. If the officer is suspended as a result of the investigation, he must continue to receive full pay and benefits until his case is resolved. In most states, the charging department must subsidize the accused officer’s legal defense. A violation of any of the above rights can result in dismissal—not of the officer, but of the charges against him.” Just like the officer, the defendant has rights as well. The 5th amendment is: “The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights and protects a person against being compelled to be a witness against himself or herself in a criminal case.” Which means that you are innocent until proven guilty, you have the right to a lawyer and you may plead the fifth, which means you just don’t answer …show more content…
Mnay groups that are minority have a higher chance to be a victim to unfair police treatment. A representation of police brutality would be Rodney King. "But they didn't have to beat me this bad. I dont know what i did to be beat up." Rodney King, March 3, 1991. Excceding the speed limit of 100mph, the california highway patrol saw Rodney's car speeding. According to Rodney's statement he had refused to pullover because a DUI charge could've violated his patrol. After getting off of the highway, LAPD stopped him and immeditley struck with two darts each 50,000 volts from a taser gunWithin two minues of getting pulled over, Rodney had already recieved fifty-six baton hits along being kicked sevral times. Rodney suffered from brain damage, eleven skull fractures, kidney damaged along with emotianol distress. The officers at the did not know that an innocent bystander was recording the entire thing. By the next day the film was sold to the local news and was broadcasting nationwide. Everything was exaggerated by the media, to the point that political leaders were getting involved in support of Rodney King. The cops were charged of being guilty of civial rights violations, all other charges were drop. A riot broke out, so they called for a second trial and found Officer Powell and Officer Koon guilty but Officer Briseno and Wind were clear of all charges again. After the riots they also gave Rodney $3.8