Thursday, March 19, 2020
Transparency
Abuse of power is a constant in civic life, especially by police and prosecutors eager to make convictions. That is why transparency, such as this, is important. There is no telling how many times officers had planted drugs on suspects before the bystander shot a video of it. Police departments operate under the assumption that they protect the community. It is good PR, but when it is obvious that discipline has broken down in the ranks, they sow distrust and anger. Minority communities, especially, know and understand bad policing. They experience it every day. That is why there are frequent demonstrations against police activity across the US, and African-American demonstrators come out in force. Honest officers are tarred with the bad actions of the corrupt among them. It is a situation that needs remedial treatment.
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