30-08-2014, 01:58 PM
David: As far as I know, there aren't any official changes in police officer liability, or immunity from prosecution, that stem from the Patriot Act or similar post-9/11 legislation. Individual states/countries might differ. It has always been difficult to sue/prosecute a cop because of the natural (and generally well-deserved) respect that grand juries and petit juries give to the
Men in Blue. I suspect that, as the police become perceived as more militarized, that respect might erode.
Men in Blue. I suspect that, as the police become perceived as more militarized, that respect might erode.
"All that is necessary for tyranny to succeed is for good men to do nothing." (unknown)
James Tracy: "There is sometimes an undue amount of paranoia among some conspiracy researchers that can contribute to flawed observations and analysis."
Gary Cornwell (Dept. Chief Counsel HSCA): "A fact merely marks the point at which we have agreed to let investigation cease."
Alan Ford: "Just because you believe it, that doesn't make it so."
James Tracy: "There is sometimes an undue amount of paranoia among some conspiracy researchers that can contribute to flawed observations and analysis."
Gary Cornwell (Dept. Chief Counsel HSCA): "A fact merely marks the point at which we have agreed to let investigation cease."
Alan Ford: "Just because you believe it, that doesn't make it so."