When a police officer violates public trust and does something illegal, he/she needs to be punished severely for it.

Not just lose their job or 2 months paid leave while the police department investigates. In the first place, the investigation needs to be done by the state, not the local police. Here in Georgia, the GBI have started investigating all shootings involving cops. The state of Georgia recognizes that people are losing faith in the police and if people are to trust police, the state has to ensure they're not violating people's rights.

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indyjoe · 56-60, M

I agree that if a police officer violates a person's rights or even breaks the law themselves then a stronger punishment is in order. However I do not agree with your statement that they shouldn't be put on paid leave until an investigation is complete. What happened to "innocent until proven guilty"? Why take away their job, their livelihood, completely over an accusation? That is not right, what if it is discovered they acted appropriately and did nothing wrong (which is the case most of the time). As for who investigates...Most of the time it is the state along with local law enforcement, and they ALL have to follow certain criteria to determine innocence or guilt. Now to be honest (and a little blunt), it is things like this (your post) that perpetuates the failing trust and lack of respect for law enforcement.

4meAndyou · F

While I agree that breaking the law needs to be punished, I don't believe that punishments should be MORE severe for police officers. I think that all citizens must be treated equally.

TruthHurts · 36-40, M

@4meAndyou I think that the punishment should be more severe because of their position of authority

4meAndyou · F

@TruthHurts Agree to disagree. To punish one citizen more severely than another would violate their rights under the law to a fair trial.

MarineBob · 56-60, M

For lawmakers,enforcers, and judges the punishment should be double.if after a lengthy and costly trail if a defendant is found not guilty the prosecutor should be published. Just My opinion@TruthHurts

xixgun · M

The lack of faith in the police is only partly because of the possible actions by some, but more by the continued urgings of the media and the former President.

Anyone who breaks the law should be subject to those laws. Neither greater or lesser punishment for them, but equal.

UserNameSW · 46-50, M

An open fair trial is required.

SW-User

I agree

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