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Just an FYI on the whistleblower thing, few cops are present when something sketchy happens or an incident of excessive force. I can't speak for all departments but in New York, it's a two-man car. Just you and your partner unless it's a situation where lots of cops are present (officer in distress call).
And depending on the misconduct you're asking to be vocalized (I imagine excessive force), it's typically a sole incident by an officer who's never been alleged of it before.
And speaking to an officer who may have a history of allegations regarding excessive force, I can't imagine his partner, who they've likely worked with for years blowing the whistle on it.
Having cops report on other cops is not about the blue wall of silence. These people are the ones you see every day, for 8 & 1/2 hours (10 and 12 hours elsewhere) and are going to be the ones who show up when you, God forbid, need helpnrhe most. Its like getting family in trouble
And depending on the misconduct you're asking to be vocalized (I imagine excessive force), it's typically a sole incident by an officer who's never been alleged of it before.
And speaking to an officer who may have a history of allegations regarding excessive force, I can't imagine his partner, who they've likely worked with for years blowing the whistle on it.
Having cops report on other cops is not about the blue wall of silence. These people are the ones you see every day, for 8 & 1/2 hours (10 and 12 hours elsewhere) and are going to be the ones who show up when you, God forbid, need helpnrhe most. Its like getting family in trouble