The Reality of Police Brutality
The Reality of Police Brutality.
“With Honour We Serve. Our vision is to help make Queensland a safe and secure place to live, visit and do business. Our purpose is to deliver quality policing services 24 hours a day.”
Law Enforcement Officers are employed to enforce the law and to protect society. However, with every article in the newspaper or program on the television, which takes the public’s side in a Police Brutality case; Police Officers gradually lose their power to protect Society.
As the granddaughter of an ex-police officer, I have met several Law Enforcement Professionals over the years, ranging from general officers to senior sergeants and detectives. Everyone I have had the pleasure of meeting has been the nicest, most charming person I know.
I am constantly hearing about the battle for Police Officers to maintain their protector status amongst the community. People are constantly being told that the police take advantage of their power, abuse civilians and use their jobs to get away with breaking the law.
Of course not every Police Officer is completely innocent. However, the media is constantly implying that the entire Police Force is corrupt; from the recruits and constables right up to the Chief Superintendent and Commissioner.
What it comes down to is that the Police have power. Society used to teach that the police are the ones who enforce the law and are therefore, the ones who deserve the most respect and trust.
However, as the media constantly points out, police corruption and brutality cases are slowly approaching the courts and the media skillfully suggests that the Australian Police Force is in scrutiny.
Take for example, a nationally recognised newspaper and their article entitled ‘Footage shows Police bashing handcuffed man’. It focuses on the details of the alleged attack on the civilian, Mr Begic. A majority of the article is made up of Mr Begic’s claims, rather than solid facts.
Considering the article was written just
“With Honour We Serve. Our vision is to help make Queensland a safe and secure place to live, visit and do business. Our purpose is to deliver quality policing services 24 hours a day.”
Law Enforcement Officers are employed to enforce the law and to protect society. However, with every article in the newspaper or program on the television, which takes the public’s side in a Police Brutality case; Police Officers gradually lose their power to protect Society.
As the granddaughter of an ex-police officer, I have met several Law Enforcement Professionals over the years, ranging from general officers to senior sergeants and detectives. Everyone I have had the pleasure of meeting has been the nicest, most charming person I know.
I am constantly hearing about the battle for Police Officers to maintain their protector status amongst the community. People are constantly being told that the police take advantage of their power, abuse civilians and use their jobs to get away with breaking the law.
Of course not every Police Officer is completely innocent. However, the media is constantly implying that the entire Police Force is corrupt; from the recruits and constables right up to the Chief Superintendent and Commissioner.
What it comes down to is that the Police have power. Society used to teach that the police are the ones who enforce the law and are therefore, the ones who deserve the most respect and trust.
However, as the media constantly points out, police corruption and brutality cases are slowly approaching the courts and the media skillfully suggests that the Australian Police Force is in scrutiny.
Take for example, a nationally recognised newspaper and their article entitled ‘Footage shows Police bashing handcuffed man’. It focuses on the details of the alleged attack on the civilian, Mr Begic. A majority of the article is made up of Mr Begic’s claims, rather than solid facts.
Considering the article was written just