Police Brutality in the Cell Phone/Internet Video Age

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Originally Posted by Bard

I am a Law Enforcement Officer have been for 10 plus years and I am the daughter of a Cop as well. My dad did not want me to follow in his foot steps he said it is a job that you see the worst in people and that you can become hard and cynical. Some become a cop for power some for money it is a steady job and some do it because sometimes you can make a difference. I did it to make a difference I don't often get to. yes I know there are those in my profession who "shit" on their badge and they need to be held accountable and removed. but there are many more of us just doing the job and at a cost our family's know when they kiss us goodbye it could be the last time. some of the footage that is aired is edited to show from one point and may not tell the whole story.

I understand that not all cops are bad and you guys do see some messed up stuff that would affect even the most grounded person. But please explain to me a situation where it would be necessary for 5 cops to beat down an unarmed citizen or mace someone in the face if they are not a danger to you?