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> When cops misuse power to do this they are criminally prosecuted. I don't disagree that this is completely unjust, but cops are also completely under-prosecu
by jedimastert 5y ago
> When cops misuse power to do this they are criminally prosecuted.
I don't disagree that this is completely unjust, but cops are also completely under-prosecuted for basically anything (in the US, at least).
- eli 5y agoAnd in most cases are in fact legally immune from any personal liability.
- Threeve303 5y agoThis is correct. Qualified immunity is something that not many people understand. Cops can say or do anything about you for as long as they want and you have no recourse.
- galangalalgol 5y agocolorado has ended it, has the feared wave of unfounded civilsuits appeared?
- trasz 5y agoUS isn’t really representative for a proper law enforcement regulation, just like it isn’t a good example of working health insurance. Or the judicial system.