Reply #43: I have never, not once, been helped by "professional" police when I needed the help

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I once had proof in writing that someone I knew had stolen several hundred dollars' worth of electronics (well over a dozen items) from me. I filed a report, and when I spoke to the detective about the worth of the items, without ever having seen them, he said, "Oh, I don't think they're worth that much." I never heard another word; the police let the guy get away with it.

They even had his address and phone number.

Another time, I was jogging, and a cop interrogated me on the street for no particular reason. He said as much. This was ten years ago, and I can't imagine it's gotten any better.

A few years ago, seven badged thugs stormed my apartment for- get this- a noise complaint. They all proceeded to perform a very complete, warrantless search. A few of them were actually wearing a trainee badge.

No, I don't and won't trust police to help me. Just as I am gay and thus watch out for people wearing a cross because they might beat me up or try to kill me, so too do I avoid people wearing badges as much as possible- and for many of the same disgusting reasons. In fact, it's for some of the exact same reasons.

Every police department in the country ought to be ultimately held accountable to a citizen review board with power to terminate employment with prejudice. I use that word intending its legal meaning: once fired by such a board, they should not be able to get a job as a cop anywhere in their state.

It's not as harsh as a cop tasering someone to death without trial.

The only way we can bring these assholes under control is to hold them accountable, and for them to know that once they are held accountable there is nothing- nothing at all- anyone can do to help them get their job back. We need to start putting our boots to their necks, in a manner of speaking.