Corruption is a widespread social phenomenon; it continues to exist in all cultures, although many countries claim to have eliminated corruption in higher authorities.

These countries believe that corruption only exists in bureaucratic societies; where each issue is dictated and dominated by a government; maybe a corrupt government. I am sorry I disagree…

…Police corruption can comprise a single officer or a collection of officers, or it could even be an orthodox exercise of an entire police department!

So this led me to investigate a common complaint about injustice within society; Police Harassment and Victimization – Here are just a couple of headlines I found that support such complaints:

PHILADELPHIA COPS FALSELY ARREST AND HOLD WOMEN FOR THREE WEEKS FOR FAULTY POSITIVE DRUG TEST

PHILADELPHIA COPS KILLED TWENTY CITIZENS IN 2006, INCLUDING A NUMBER OF UNARMED INNOCENT CITIZENS

NEW YORK CITY COPS SHOOTING THREE INNOCENT BLACK MEN WITHOUT WEAPONS KILLING ONE AND ANOTHER SHOOTING THEN SHOOTING ANOTHER MAN WHO HAD SURRENDERED

I don’t dispute the fact that many police officers are decent human beings who will strive to do an honest job for everyone they deal with. Many are honest and need the cooperation of the honest citizen. However, the investigation suggests that corrupt police officers are abusing their powers and that, in some cases, citizens are subject to harassment.

I decided to talk to someone about their experiences and their perspective on the law, someone who feels victimized and subject to harassment.

Meet Tony Hayes:

Tony Hayes made no secret of the time he spent in custody for the assault on a janitor. He said the “actions were in defense of me and my ex-wife after a bouncer threatened both of us with offensive weapons.”

However, prior to this, Tony had filed a complaint against several officers for harassment, as well as false statements, malicious behavior, and unprofessional conduct.

How did the victimization start?

“It started after I first filed a complaint against an officer for slander and defamation of character; I did so because an officer was telling members of the public that I had been arrested for disorderly conduct while intoxicated, which which was not true!”

“I felt this was malicious and vengeful as I was the owner of a Muay Thai boxing club at the time. This could ruin my reputation and livelihood so I filed a complaint against the officer.”

“Then they called me to the police station and I spoke to an inspector who promised me that he would make the incident from earlier (defending myself and my ex-wife after a bouncer threatened us both with extreme weapons) go away if I fell.” my complaint against his official “.

“I refused and then he made a call to CPS right there, a month later he was in court for this incident.”

“Since I filed that complaint, I have become a victim of police harassment, wrongful arrest, assault, you name it.”

What has happened recently regarding the case?

“Last week I had to report a crime of threatening behavior by an individual linked to the corrupt CID officer. I think he had a personal vendetta against me because I named him in court, however none of this can actually be found. .. such a coincidence”

“The individual linked to the rogue CID seems to claim that I have been threatening him while I was in Warwick. Here’s the best part though – he can’t remember a date!”

Has he been threatening you while you were at Warwick?

“No, and the funny thing is, I haven’t even been to Warwick and I haven’t seen this individual either. This is the same man who claims in court that he lives in fear for his life because of me…”

“The only time I have contacted him was to warn him, as he indirectly threatened my 67-year-old father, which I actually recorded on my mobile phone as evidence. Previous experiences with corrupt police have led me to take these types of actions.

So what are they doing about it?

“Well, the police have decided to issue me a written reprimand for harassment!”

“I have told you that I have not even seen this man or been to Warwick and you would think that because this individual can’t actually remember the date, that might be some sort of clue that his evidence is not! It’s not! exactly compatible!”

He threatened your father!?

“Yes, and it just so happens that because of these calls to my father and what they are going to do to him, he is actually selling the 28-year-old family home… Yet the police refuse to act under threat of this guy.”

“Since the threats to my father, I have taken no action other than to log on to my website for fear that dealing directly with the police would again have a serious and adverse effect on my life.”

How has this trial affected your life?

“It helps to let people know that the lies the police tell can harm your life!”

“Nothing but a few of the police complaints remain on file and will affect me for the rest of my life, both personally and professionally.”

“The police actually gave certain details to members of the public and I was subject to two blackmail attempts because of that. I couldn’t get started on this because they would go to the police and say I was threatening them which one.” Of course, it means I end up in jail, it is and was a no-win situation.”

Tony went on to describe what he thought of the police force, the injustice he felt they had suffered, and the effects of victimization he and his father had endured.

Tony adds: “I would ask people to keep an open mind, remember that the police are (regardless of how they act, a human being). If the police and officers of any force are not capable of corruption, why are there an entire unit? dedicated to catching such individuals in all forces? Complaints and events similar to what happened to me, occur, only you, the general public never finds out.”

It was clear to me that the experience that Tony seems to have endured has definitely had a dramatic effect on his life. These incidents that he has faced have even led to serious health and mental problems for Tony; even to this day!

So; I ask: if a percentage of law enforcement officials abuse their power against civilians, how are we doing? Are civilians supposed to trust and respect the system?