Crime New Bill To Allow Police Misconduct Be Hidden From Public

[The Helper]

A new bill proposed at the legislature would allow for police to withhold misconduct reports from the public. Supporters of the bill believe that police misconduct should be kept secret from the public so to not discredit police testimony. Others say that a forthright police unit is essential to the community.

In September, Jared Massey was zapped with a taser by Trooper John Gardner. A video of the incident was recorded from Gardner’s patrol car. Gardner can be seen shocking Massey until he hits the ground while Massey’s wife screams from the side of their SUV.

More than a million people watched the video on “YouTube.” Massey was shocked to see his new found fame. The footage may have never been seen had Massey not made a records request to obtain the tape.

Currently, misconduct reports are available in Utah with an official records request. Under the bill SB260, sponsored by Senator Chris Buttars, the video and investigation report from Massey’s tazering might have been kept secret from the public and journalists.

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[Wiseman_2]

Bad idea methinks. Who will police the police?

 

[Varine]

Bad idea methinks. Who will police the police?

Vigilante police. Maybe you shouldn't be suspected of breaking the law.

 

[Seb!]

Mmm, what's next.

 

[l-hate_you]

If you dont want the corrupt things you do to end up on youtube, dont do them...

 

[The Helper]

If you dont want the corrupt things you do to end up on youtube, dont do them...

Then that would deny the cops something. Its easier for them to just pass that law. I am totally disgusted by this and I totally agree with you - if you don't want look bad then just don't do the stuff.

 

[esb]

Problem is that even if you don't do something bad, they can accuse you wrongfuly.

 

[UnknowVector]

Can anyone find this bill anywhere? I've taken a look around congress' site, but I haven't had any luck. I'm assuming SB stands for senate bill? Also, is this national, or a state bill?

Anyway, this bill cannot be allowed to pass, the police must be ready to stand public inquiry, even by defense attorneys who try to discredit them. The officers should be protected only as much as any citizen.

 

[Lime]

George Orwell's 1984, anyone?
Miniluv.