what is the nature&extent of police corruption?
110801
They have the power. They can do whatever they want, because they have the bombs. They are above the law. And most of all they can get away with it.
665674
Corruption exists among politicians and in the higher echelons of power because common people at the grassroot level are corrupt.Afterall who are politicians?They are elected from the common people.They are no aliens.Therefore if we have to clear corruption from our society we have to see to it that we do not promote corruption in the smallest form in any walk of our life.We all are part of the problem.Therefore the problem will be solved only if we become a part of the solution.
496068
no..that place is a mess...\n\nbut what do you expect from corrupt politicians trying to fill their own purses
761982
yes, there is corruption in all governments at all levels and more so in some countries than in others. americans would rather believe thought that we have the most here but just take mexico for example, every time they get stopped for a traffic violation there has to be a bribe paid, and they get stopped alot. most other countries have very obvious corruption like venezuela, india, and many other third world countries.
271514
1. corruption in all level.\n2. lack of community awareness and social accountibalty.\n3. too old judiciary system, law and enforcement agencies.\n4. huge geographical statitics and population.\n5. misuse of law.\n6. no political will to bring the pro-people system.
334118
depends how good the police are.
429314
Oh, the irony...\n\nIt depends on what your focus is - corruption is a fairly broad topic.  Are you analyzing it or making a judgment on it?\n\nOkay, regardless, here's something broad:\n"Although certainly not a unique product of our time, a culture corruption existing today has become clearly evident in the arenas of [wherever you're discussing].  This trend is inarguably dangerous, both in practice and in its larger effects. [If you're talking about how to stem it, throw in a summary of that here.]"\n\nI wouldn't be helping you out except I know how it feels to be on deadline.  Good luck!
775133
It's not too unusual for a details of an investigation to change slightly. Remember, most of the Officers are coming into a situation blind, they don't know what happened, they don't know who is involved and the biggest thing is they don't know who is honest or a lying puke. The initial investigation is what the players tell the Police. As evidence proves (or disproves) the sworn testamonies of witness's, Offenders, etc. the story can be entirely different that what was sworn to in the beginning. I always say, "Ignorance is blind"- If you REALLY want to see what happens in a full police investigation, take a good Criminal investigations course at your local community college. DON"T go what you see on TV! It's mostly Bull except shows like "Cold Case files, but even then, remember, it takes years to wrap up an investigation, Not 1/2 hour.
710763
Rotten apples are everywhere mate. But i know for sure that the US has the best police corps in the world, be proud of that. A good cop isn't a good cop if he allows mal practices from partners. Internal affairs would kick both asses and the so-called good cop would be sanctioned too...
1120910
Great question, Josh.\n\nI have had good encounters with police every single day of my life for the last 19 years.  They have been some of the hardest working, most decent, caring, giving, ethical and sensible people I have ever met.\n\nThey have been uncles and aunts to my children, they have been best friends to my wife, and they have been brothers and sisters to me.\n\nI don't know a group of people anywhere in the world I would trust more with my life or my family.\n\nHave there been exceptions?  Sure...a very few.  And you can all take heart in knowing that if you didn't like the cop you dealt with, chances are pretty good the people he/she works with don't like them either.   \n\nIt puts a hole in my heart to read some of the stories here about how some of you have dealt with police officers who have been rude, corrupt, obnoxious, liars.  I know there's bound to be some of them out there, but I haven't met them yet.  \n\nI have been - and I know no better word for it - blessed by the company I've kept for the last 19 years.  The men and women I have worked with in this profession are the most remarkable people I've ever met.\n\nJosh - thanks for the question.  Those of you who have answered with positive answers, you did this old cop some good tonight.
477555
Corruption occurs everywhere, even in health system.The source of corruption is poverty, mentality (in some cultures it is something inborn and it is viewed as just a way to say thanks for the service. bureaucracy is another source of corruption, people prefer to pay instead of running from one clerk to another one.In media corruption has another form people just buy media corporations(e.g Berlusconi (Italian prime minister)bought several media companies, just to promote his personally and to hide his crimes)
1077824
Yes, police are given a certain amount of discretion in circumstances where it benefits the "greater good" to do so. Sometimes it just isn't worth it to use time and energy to enforce laws that are relatively less important than other, more pressing ones. For example, police in areas with high rates of violent and drug-related crimes will not waste their time arresting someone for littering.  \n\nThis is used by other members of law enforcement such as Distirict Attorneys and prosecutors, who use their discretion to "grease" the wheels of justice and reduce court costs for taxpayers. For example, prosecutors are allowed to give passes to certain criminals in exchange for information and testimony leading to the conviction of larger, more dangerous criminals.
24317
You can never eliminate it completely.\n\nThe keys to reduce corruption are transparency, liberty, democracy, and reduction of beaureucratic impediments to enterprise.  As with all thing, eternal vigilance and resposibility are key as well.
948317
select the net and refer to prevention of corruption act . there are many good articles on corruption in the hindu site , refer to it
1156984
An unfortunate fact of the " Zero Tolerance" policy that allowed seizure of property obtained by illegal means, is that MUCH of the property winds up MISSING!!\n\nWhether it is the POLICE who are 'spiriting it away', or simply terrible bureaucratic recordkeeping is unclear, but the fact still remains that the missing property does not end up fattening the public coffers through public auction as it should.
787200
None.  They are all the same.  All they care are themselves and their friends.  They did little to control corruption.
843963
Nope, murder sanctioned by the government and police always goes unpunished... unless it's to boost political support, in which case they get made into sacrifices for public approval.