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>>colawa+(OP)
In the last few weeks many cities have passed laws to bring more transparency to police brutality.

This is a good step, but I am curious - how much are these laws enforceable? I was just reading that some Atlanta cops are not reporting to work - protest for the arrest of the cop who shot Rayshard Brooks. If that is the mentality, how much cooperation can we expect? Not talking about this particular NYC law, just in general.

>>akudha+cA
The cops that stay home because police are being held accountable for their brutality should stay home permanently -- without a job.

>>amcoas+vH
We need some kind of way to get rid of the bad crops within police departments. This is a world-wide problem. I believe the issue is (lack of) accountability. Police officers are not held accountable for their actions. Which is a problem if their actions are severe (e.g. murder, but also racism).

However, the question is whether the reason you mention is a valid one. I believe a better one is that police officers stay home when they are supposed to work. In which kind of profession do you not get fired when you refuse to (show up on) work? Especially when there is unrest and violence on the streets, you are more in demand; your services are needed even more. In such times, staying home is akin to being a deserter in time of war.

I do not understand how one gets away with that. How do they? What is their leverage?