Corrupt police (scrutiny, America)

[Ori]

Should the law be harsher on those who are supposed to uphold the law, but instead work both sides of the fence for their own personnal gain?

[mr.guy]

Originally Posted by Orichalcum

Should the law be harsher on those who are supposed to uphold the law, but instead work both sides of the fence for their own personnal gain?

I don't think one should isolate the police in this; i would tend to think all public servants should warrant as much scrutiny.

[michel]

Originally Posted by mr.guy

I don't think one should isolate the police in this; i would tend to think all public servants should warrant as much scrutiny.

I agree; just look at the latest fiasco with politicians accepting loans in return for titles, nighthoods and perrages.

There are corrupt people in every facet of society, just as there are honest and decent ones.

[Buttercup]

Originally Posted by Orichalcum

Should the law be harsher on those who are supposed to uphold the law, but instead work both sides of the fence for their own personnal gain?

No the laws should not be more harsh for policemen or other public servants.

But their trials should attract plenty of media coverage to show justice in action and to show Americans the legal system works.

[ΩRôghênΩ]

this is all true

[mr.guy]

Originally Posted by michel

I agree; just look at the latest fiasco with politicians accepting loans in return for titles, nighthoods and perrages.

Well, elected officials seems like another whole kettle of fish...hadn't thought of that.

[robtex]

Originally Posted by Buttercup

No the laws should not be more harsh for policemen or other public servants.

The thing to consider, and it depends on the crime, is the reality that many if not most times the ease in which the facilitated the crime was largly do to their profession (aka accesss uniform badge) or training that they got. For instance evasive driving is a skill they learn as an officer. Somehow, if they use their badge, gun, NCC or anything else for crimminal activity it seems reasonable that that should be a subsidary crime they are charged with.

[Buttercup]

Originally Posted by robtex

The thing to consider, and it depends on the crime, is the reality that many if not most times the ease in which the facilitated the crime was largly do to their profession (aka accesss uniform badge) or training that they got. For instance evasive driving is a skill they learn as an officer. Somehow, if they use their badge, gun, NCC or anything else for crimminal activity it seems reasonable that that should be a subsidary crime they are charged with.

I am assuming the OP is about corrupt policemen or other officials.

Obviously if a policeman has to use evasive or skilled driving tactics to chase down a criminal...he should not be charged with reckless driving. It's part of his job.

[robtex]

Originally Posted by Buttercup

Obviously if a policeman has to use evasive or skilled driving tactics to chase down a criminal...he should not be charged with reckless driving. It's part of his job.

Actually that wasn't what I meant by evasive driving. A few years back an officer robbed a bank. (no i am not making this up). I foget what state it was but he walked in used his service revolver to get the money jumped in his car and got in a high speed chase with local deputies. Deputies, unaware of who it was, were astounded because his driving skills rivaled their own and they couldn't catch him. Eventually they got him, I think at a later time. In my mind cause he used his service revolver and tatical driving skills those should carry additional penalties for being used.