John Oliver discusses the systems in place to investigate and hold police officers accountable for misconduct. We would all like to trust the police who are sworn to protect us, but far too often police are given free rein to abuse that trust, and are given a ‘stay out of jail free’ card in the bargain. In what other job is it possible to break the law – perhaps commit murder, and not only avoid punishment, but have your record washed clean? That’s not all folks. Some ‘gypsy’ cops simply resign and transfer to a new area and resume their position of trusted authority!
There are good cops out there, and they want body cameras and accountability. This eye-opening piece shows how difficult it is for ethical and fair police, and why they – and we are justifiably wary of the ‘bad apples.’