Hate and prejudice against people of color has been around for a long time. It doesn't matter what era, people of color specifically black and brown people have always gotten the short end of the stick. The reason is the inconsistent and unruly criminal justice system that delivers "justice for all". Cities like Los Angeles, Oakland, New York, and much more have a reputation for having rough policing. Even though there are always public outcries, nothing is ever done and police officers walk away free with little to no consequences. A stat mentioned in the article shows how felony defendants in the general population have a higher incarceration rate than law enforcement officers accused of misconduct. 68% of felony defendants in the general public have been convicted and yet the percentage of law enforcement officers accused of misconduct convicted is much lower. It doesn't make sense that people who abuse their power are rarely held accountable for what they've done. Yet people who commit felonies lose their right to vote, employment rights, and much more. There should be harsh punishments for officers who are accused of misconduct just like there are punishments for people who are convicted of a felony.
It's sad that no matter how much people advocate for change within police departments, there's never any action taken to stop these sorts of situations from happening again. Every now and then we hear stories of people getting beaten by police officers, people getting pulled over for nothing at times, and much more on social media and sometimes on the news. We never hear about the officers who get held accountable for their horrendous actions and yet they're here to "protect" and "serve".
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