Police Vs. The Public: Brutality Or Justice

For some the police is friend and for others is foe.The proximity of the police to the people has had varying effects on the reputation of the force. While the force has come to inspire much confidence and safety, it has also attracted much criticisms and mistrust. The police are often represented as a group whose objectives are to protect the people and serve their interests; however, there have been many instances in history where the people have charged the police of doing otherwise.