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Accused Edmonton drug dealer acquitted after judge finds 'serious breach' of Charter rights by RCMP
Nanaimo highway death evidence inadmissible due to RCMP errors, rules judge
Teen hit by RCMP vehicle while flagging down another RCMP vehicle: SIRT
Whitehorse RCMP ask for witnesses after downtown collision involving cyclist and police vehicle
Prince George councillors want answers after RCMP monitor city hall meeting without their knowledge
All I can say is, would this have ended there in your country? Because it didn't here. There are consequences to actions here. That is my point when I say it is "different" here. Most crimes get punished by judges fairly and if not then afaik by external investigation teams.
There's something to know about legal systems. An honest judge will acquit any criminal, no matter how heinous-looking and obviously guilty, if the evidence is gathered by corrupt cops or even with incorrect procedure.
Why is that honest? Because otherwise the criminal hasn't received due process. You need warrants. You need to ensure evidence isn't tampered with. And the moment you allow police corruption to take root in plain sight, you as a judge have betrayed justice in ways that a mere criminal or even hardened crime lord will inevitably be unable to. A criminal can commit a crime, but a cop can make law meaningless.
There are bastard cops. That cannot be covered in blanket statements about police protocol. Different places do things differently, and it works with varying degrees of success. I don't think all American cops are evil, but yes, the vast majority are. I don't have as much evidence against the RCMP, if you think otherwise because you do have evidence, I won't stop you from protesting or demanding action. I just have no reason to try because my ability to affect change is less than the average person and I do not have personal experiences that would justify it.