When the Police Becomes the Criminals

When the Police Becomes the Criminals

In our times, the police have become the criminals. Some police are using their power to do bad things, and society has come to fear police. The law enforcement system needs to change. The courts have failed the police, and the police have turned to other means of justice. We must stop the corruption in the police force. Policemen are a selected few who do a dangerous job. Police have done a lot of great things to help improve communities, help people during their off duty hours and stand strong in the face of many fears. The police trying to enforce the law are on the streets in all types of weather. Instead of being at home with their families on holidays they are working to keep the peace. Every day, they step out in the world where violence is considered appropriate. Our laws have allowed individuals to slip through the cracks of our justice. Criminals who have raped and killed have walked on technicalities. The results have left the officers with a sense of failure by the system. Some police officers have taken matters in their own hands. Across America, police have been involved in scandals and drugs. They are abusing the power that they have been given. The communities have begun not to trust the police because of their conduct towards the citizens. People have been beaten and harassed by the guys in blue. People in the communities have seen the police push individuals around and take things from individuals for no reason. The public no longer can see a difference between the police and the criminals. Problems like police corruption have no easy answer. However, there are steps to target the root of the problem. We must start by holding officers accountable for their actions. If an officer uses too much force, he should be put on probation. The people must show the police that misconduct will not be tolerated. The attitudes must change with the departments. When the departments no longer ignore the complaints of excessive force, then the police officers attitude will begin to change. Many problems between the police and citizens are miscommunication. Critics say, "Racial and social classes have become a difficult problem because of communication". Education is important for changing things. "The academy should teach classes on communication and corruption.

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