I think we all know the answer: Politics. Cops are too often used as a force for political rewards and retribution, and in exchange, they get a lot more leeway than they should.
Internal Affairs Divisions Dismissing 99% Of Misconduct Cases Against New Jersey Police Officers (via Techdirt)
Not all cops are bad, but the insulation from accountability begins with the departments themselves, which often go out of their way to defend the actions of abusive officers. In some cases, pressure from police unions has kept unruly officers on the…
