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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
I don't think so. I and everyone else I know realize that most cops are good people doing a hard job, and that the stories of dickhead cops shouldn't reflect on them as a whole. What does reflect on them as a whole though is when those "good cops" defend and/or cover up the actions of the bad ones, just because they all happen to wear a badge. If we could get rid of the whole fraternity aspect that law enforcement has and officers held one another accountable for things they did wrong then there wouldn't be nearly as much hate towards them as you sometimes see
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The vast majority of us don't cover things up. We hold each other to a high standard and if one of our own has done something wrong we want them held accountable. There is nothing more embarrassing as a police officer than having other cops on the news for doing dumb or criminal things. It's absolutely maddening as it paints us with the same brush. However, we do want due process like everyone else is entitled to. I really don't think it's too much to ask to want people to reserve judgement until the facts are clear.