Comment by helterskelter
15 hours ago
I agree with this sentiment but when you start punishing this sort of thing you create more incentive to cover it up. It's a tricky problem and I'm not sure there's a perfect solution.
What we really need is a change in police culture.
Then the system should be redesigned such that transparency is a priority and cover ups are not feasible. And when cover ups eventually get found out, the punishments even more severe.
We already have administrative punishments for the police when they incorrectly assign blame and cause a public relations mess.
Is the termination of your career and/or potential retraining and social embarrassment not already an incentive to cover up?
> change in police culture
until then, there's a simple rule which works well: never talk to a cop. Or at least say the minimum number of words possible, give them nothing to use against you. Present ID if they ask for it, but never admit anything. If they persist, "lawyer". That has worked for me.