[eno_]

Google up Philadephia police corruption.

Thousands of hits, and 20 current news stories, including one that mentions that Kosovo is safer than Philly.

Or compare their payroll, crime rates, solution rates, etc. Either they are monumentally incompetent, or most are bent. The likely answer: BOTH!

[appalachian_dweller]

The police corruption problem is in the larger cities. When the politicos are crooked, the cops can be as well. It seems to be a city problem.

I live in town of about 20,000. I trust the police there. I have had only good experiences when I have had contact with them which has been only twice.

A speeding ticket: I was going way too fast, got pulled over. Officer could have written me up for reckless (I said I was going way too fast), but just got me for speeding.

Attempted home invasion of my mother's house: I got a call in the middle of the night that someone had broken the sliding glass door. I must have been over there in 5 minutes, but when I arrived, the police already had the guy in custody. They were exceptionally professional and very reassuring.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to trumpet the horn for the police. I'm just saying that the vast majority are honest, hardworking, and doing an extremely difficult job.

I've found that if you treat them with respect, they will treat you with respect. On the other hand, if they or anyone else try to infringe upon my rights (2nd Amendment), all bets are off.

[tsomer]

Google up Philadephia police corruption

It's unfair to single out the police. Everything on the Philly public payroll is corrupt.