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[–] 1371120? 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago  (edited ago)

It depends on the precinct, but most of the time all cops get lumped together, which is unfortunate. It's like child sexual abuse and the Catholic church - the vast majority don't abuse children, but when the few that do, are protected by the church, it fuels concern that it may be more widespread. Similarly, when isolated instances of police brutality seemingly are whitewashed, it fuels concern that it may be more widespread. Examples would be where certain officers caught on tape are later revealed to have hundreds of abuse complaints but nothing was done. This will lead anyone to conclude that there are more instances of abuse than are being shown in the media, and is fueling paranoia that any interaction with the police should be recorded, if not by the cop, by the citizen.

Studies show that when recordings are made, both the officer and the civilian are better off, with reduced complaints.

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[–] Wagjaffer 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Police brutality usually makes for a good story, so logically, media companies capitalize on these cases when they appear (and usually have video evidence). Police brutality is a problem, yes, but a lot of it the recent uproar about it (in terms of coverage) boils down to sensitization brought on by a few recent cases. It's good it's getting attention, but just because it's getting more attention doesn't necessarily mean there are more cases.

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[–] PaperEngines ago 

Please define:

"police brutality"

and

"media"

and then we can go from there.

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[–] traeler ago 

The media isn't overstating the situation, if that's what you mean. There are abuses that will forever go unreported because who do you turn to when the people charged with upholding the law are the ones breaking it? Not everyone is brave enough to be dragged in front of cameras and have a spotlight shined on them. Even if they are given justice, they will face harassment.

And, of course, the only cases that get media attention have video or audio evidence. There are people out there completely alone with no hope of justice and no one to turn to because it is their word against a cops. Unfortunately, it will only be once things are so bad that cop-on-cop abuse is commonplace that we will finally start a dialogue and be ready to admit things have gotten out of hand. That said, it is only a matter of time:

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/cop-cop-brutality-state-trooper-suing-violent-arrest/

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[–] ryry117 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

No, it's simply a huge profit for them to report on it. It's sad really, hurting those we should be thanking and actually corrupting minds to be afraid of the police instead of looking to them for safety. Makes me sick.