To the Editor:
The old maxim “power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely” has come to mind. Lately, the power of the police has been in question. Anyone can attest to the feeling of dread when seeing a police car pull behind you, or the relief when it goes by to nail another guy.
Police are held to a high standard, and their training helps to maintain that standard to a large degree. However, we seem to forget that they are human and are imperfect, as we all are.
December 18, 2014
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