Platitudes from a Top Cop

Since we are discussing cops and their writings, here is a piece by a former top cop, Julio Ribiero, on the subject of 'encounter specialists'. What is most noteworthy about this view from the top is the repetition of the same old lines we have been hearing for so long:

"Now, it is the turn of the police to change. The rule of law must be upheld, and no interference with the investigation of crime should be tolerated, however important or influential the culprit. For this, the standard of professionalism needs to be raised. The corrupt and inefficient should not be allowed to rise to the top and in any case they should not be entrusted with cutting-edge jobs involving public interaction. Station house officers should be held accountable for crime and criminals in their jurisdiction."

All this shows how the most important State function - the security of the citizenry - has been debased (like the currency) by a government whose only concern for 60 years has been occupying the commanding heights of the economy.


Now that the economy is on its way to be free, it is policing that should get top priority. Of course, there are better ways of being secure than relying on government police. If you stay tuned, we will explore these other options in future posts.