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If a cop breaks the law while on duty — should they be punished MORE harshly than a civilian?

1 month ago | [YT] | 1,293



@Nozferatu46

Police, politicians, judges... Should be held at a higher standard.

1 month ago | 153

@KnicknackCottonWolf

It’s just an added crime in my book. The original crime gets treated equally but then they need to be charged with abuse of authority.

1 month ago | 77

@ginabrown4463

It's a MUST .....it's called integrity 🇺🇲 They took an oath, which puts them in honorable knowledge. Thank you to all LEO for putting your life on the line🇺

1 month ago | 2

@spencerstevens2175

They should never be able to work as an official again. That's for sure. Doesnt seem to be the case!

1 month ago (edited) | 14

@catoniner

while on duty? absolutely.

1 month ago | 5

@AsianJayWalker

same rule for everyone and conversely I dont want someone getting a harsher sentence because they assaulted a cop as opposed to a lighter sentence for someone's grandmother or accountant uncle.

1 month ago | 3

@dusty8261

I think if you are an elected, PUBLIC OFFICIAL you should have an open search warrant for your whole term too! You aren't a private citizen once you take office and we need to keep an eye on those SOBS. That's why we have career politicians.

1 month ago | 6

@BillMcSwain

That’s what they told us in the Army.

1 month ago | 2

@jakenough2753

Keyword is they SHOULD be held to a higher standard. They haven’t always been

1 month ago | 47

@flyerstorm

Imagine a cop robbing a bank on duty. That's pretty heinous. They've been sworn to uphold the law and that scenario would prove how lightly they took their responsibility to do so.

1 month ago | 1

@OoohAaah6603

In Singapore a police man would get a sentence one third longer for the same offence as an ordinary citizen

1 month ago | 2

@Kalamain

It should depend on WHAT law. If it is a silly "Seatbelt" thing... No. Speeding when not on a call (Not without lights, that is not a thing)... Again, depends. 5 over? No. 100 over? Yes.

1 month ago | 10

@SaltyArmySarg

To whom more power is given, more is required. Period. Ur given the powers of law enforcement, therefore, ur held to a higher standard ESPECIALLY when on duty.

1 month ago | 2

@darkmatter1111

I think it depends on whether they weaponized (no pun intended) their power or whether it's not related to their position.

1 month ago | 26

@lyndathomson2586

Politicians, Judges, Mayors, lawyers anyone that is supposed to uphold the constitution and laws that protect the people should be held at higher standards.

1 month ago | 1

@pegwilliams110

Just something to think about: if a CDL holder has any alcohol in their system it is a dui. They are paid to drive lawfully. If someone is paid to enforce the law, anything that is the antithesis of that principle should be considered especially egregious and therefore should be punished accordingly

1 month ago | 1

@emjayee

They don't even charge them for committing crimes most of the time. So I'd push for equal treatment, higher standard won't ever be the standard for our police.

1 month ago | 8

@nebraskamalt6949

Their compensation package is heavily dependent on unassailable character. We extend deadly force; they must honor high standards.

1 month ago | 1

@PennyMeeker-j8m

An internal investigation would be given and the appropriate punishment would be given by the rules of the department as well as the laws written I imagine. If found guilty should be fired. Peace!

1 month ago | 1

@natalies8593

Nobody is above the law.

1 month ago | 1