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The Police Lie. All the Time. Can Anything Stop Them?
- csense 6y agoLying to a suspect is one of the main tools police have to investigate crimes [1]. It's normal business practice. [2] Lying in court testimony is perjury. It's a crime. A police officer who lies to a court ought to be locked up. If I was the judge on this case, I'd look into my options for charging the officer, with or without the cooperation of the DA. [1] At least in civilized countries where crimes have to be proven and torture is illegal. [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7o9xYp7eE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7o9xYp7eE
- thephyber 6y agoAdditionally, lying (even if by omission) on police reports causes a gap of truth which can't be enforced except by department policies.