> Maybe make police carry malpractice insurance and that way bad behavior has a cost, and those harmed are compensated. - Strongly agree with this one. one of

> Maybe make police carry malpractice insurance and that way bad behavior has a cost, and those harmed are compensated. - Strongly agree with this one. one of the striking details from the article is how records of police misconduct are protected to the point where even the chief of police can't necessarily look at them! the insurance idea is an interesting one, but it only has a chance of achieving its goal if the insurance company is able to look at these records and set premiums accordingly. if a flat premium is charged, I fear the municipality would just increase salaries to offset the premiums (or even pay them directly).