Violent Confrontations.
Why are so many celebrations and public gatherings a target for violence and senseless murder? Ranging from stabbing to driving vehicles into the pedestrian public, sadly this carnage is an almost regular activity. The perpetrators often have been of varied ages and from different backgrounds. It seems there is a common association in that of a lack of priority for other people’s wellbeing regardless of age or ability and that they have a total disregard for their own welfare. In many of the aforementioned situations, clearly the individual offenders are intent on harming as many of the public as possible.
I think it is imperative that in a day and age when violence does seem indiscriminate, there are trustworthy institutions that people can turn to and have conviction in. However horrifyingly, it looks that even seeking help from the police could be a gamble. The police, I must say, have a very difficult job and often do exemplary work in aiming to protect the public. I have been shocked though by a recent specific example when a local police authority has been accused of having themselves been involved in crimes against underage individuals. I am referring to a district where much debate has erupted about young girls who were targeted, assaulted and violated. It is horrifying to hear that instead of helping, there have been accusations that the police also took advantage of the young girls. When police go rogue they could use their authority to perpetrate a series of crimes and while damage is of course done in terms of the human cost, there is also a degradation of the trust people have in the police force. The decision that the same police authority should investigate the crimes of their own police officers does for me cause concern about conflict. There is a conflict of interest and with recent investigations into potential issues of bias, I would argue that even in the interest of loss of trust for those involved and the public, this should not be the way things are enacted.
What is constituted as reasonable? When dealing with violent situations, the point of what is reasonable force is an important factor for everybody’s rights and sense of what is fair. In the heat of the moment and even if difficult, the police should be objective and aim for a professional response. Emotions can become embroiled and of course police are human beings but what is important is that people can see that police are held to a high account. Standards of investigation have not always recently shown that people are being listened to or that the force is being, when or if needed, appropriately supervised.
At one time one could view the police as a reliable point of contact. Growing up I became accustomed to the image of police with an almost Dixen of Dock Green approach, a pillar of the community. There have been incidents lately that have led people to feel as if the police themselves are not being regulated and policed. Of course it would be unfair to ignore the diligent and honest members of the police force who do serve the community well. They are too let down, I think, if standards are not upheld. When appropriate response and conduct is not conveyed, everybody loses.
A healthy society needs reliable and trustworthy representatives of law and order. Therefore it is a shame that there seems to have been several outstanding examples wherein a high standard of procedure has not taken place. The police have to work amongst the public to protect the public and it is so integral to success that trust in law and policing is not lost.
I think it is imperative that in a day and age when violence does seem indiscriminate, there are trustworthy institutions that people can turn to and have conviction in. However horrifyingly, it looks that even seeking help from the police could be a gamble. The police, I must say, have a very difficult job and often do exemplary work in aiming to protect the public. I have been shocked though by a recent specific example when a local police authority has been accused of having themselves been involved in crimes against underage individuals. I am referring to a district where much debate has erupted about young girls who were targeted, assaulted and violated. It is horrifying to hear that instead of helping, there have been accusations that the police also took advantage of the young girls. When police go rogue they could use their authority to perpetrate a series of crimes and while damage is of course done in terms of the human cost, there is also a degradation of the trust people have in the police force. The decision that the same police authority should investigate the crimes of their own police officers does for me cause concern about conflict. There is a conflict of interest and with recent investigations into potential issues of bias, I would argue that even in the interest of loss of trust for those involved and the public, this should not be the way things are enacted.
What is constituted as reasonable? When dealing with violent situations, the point of what is reasonable force is an important factor for everybody’s rights and sense of what is fair. In the heat of the moment and even if difficult, the police should be objective and aim for a professional response. Emotions can become embroiled and of course police are human beings but what is important is that people can see that police are held to a high account. Standards of investigation have not always recently shown that people are being listened to or that the force is being, when or if needed, appropriately supervised.
At one time one could view the police as a reliable point of contact. Growing up I became accustomed to the image of police with an almost Dixen of Dock Green approach, a pillar of the community. There have been incidents lately that have led people to feel as if the police themselves are not being regulated and policed. Of course it would be unfair to ignore the diligent and honest members of the police force who do serve the community well. They are too let down, I think, if standards are not upheld. When appropriate response and conduct is not conveyed, everybody loses.
A healthy society needs reliable and trustworthy representatives of law and order. Therefore it is a shame that there seems to have been several outstanding examples wherein a high standard of procedure has not taken place. The police have to work amongst the public to protect the public and it is so integral to success that trust in law and policing is not lost.
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