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Putting aside that law enforcement has very different risks & pressures from corporate moderation, you don't really have to imagine: US law enforcement have a t
by themacguffinman 6y ago
Putting aside that law enforcement has very different risks & pressures from corporate moderation, you don't really have to imagine: US law enforcement have a tool called civil forfeiture which lets them seize assets suspected of being involved in a crime without charging the asset owners of any specific crime. The owners have to prove to the police that the assets were not involved in a crime to restore their property. The US also has FISA courts for sensitive matters, FISA hearings are secret and only involve the judge & government representatives without the presence of all relevant parties.
I'm not endorsing these US policies, but it's worth noting that even in democratic law enforcement it's accepted that the system isn't always bound by transparent policy and process. There are usually justifications for keeping some things secret and discretionary to enhance law enforcement effectiveness.