Sep 13 2008

Police Brutality

It hurts me to know and see that the people of St.Lucia, whose job is to protect their citizens, are those abusing them.

The major role of the police is to maintain order in a country, by keeping the peace through the enforcement of laws.
They also function to discourage and investigate crimes, with particular emphasis on crime against people, property, or the law
. In order to maintain public order, police have legal authority to apprehend suspected persons of crimes, keep them in custody, and then inform the appropriate authorities.
But today, instead of the policemen doing their job which is to protect people’s lives, they are the ones taking it away. What a disgrace!

Police brutality is one of several forms of police misconduct, which include false arrest, intimidation, sexual and verbal abuse, and police corruption.
The policemen in St.Lucia are too quick to point their guns.
Like I mentioned earlier, the role of police officers is to maintain order by enforcing laws but these same police officers are driving without seat belts, breaking traffic lights, indulging in child molestation and most recent; the shooting and killing.
How do we as citizens of St.Lucia expect these police officers to fight and maintain the crime level if they do not pay any attention to the laws which they are required to enforce?

If you or someone you care about has been a victim of police brutality, do not hesitate to discuss your experience with an understanding attorney.
Police authorities and government are responsible for holding police officers accountable for abusive acts.
Nobody should have to suffer unfair treatment at the hands of our police men . Your decision to fight for justice with a police brutality lawyer may result in a higher awareness of police brutality in St.Lucia and compensation for your suffering.

By Cotney John