Re: The question is moot: (Was: Not crypto, but scary.)

Any punishment on the books for politce who knowingly violate the law seems pointless, since they can technically be prosecuted for violating civil rights anyway. As it is, juries tend to believe police testimony no matter what side they are on (prosecution or defense). It's rare that police are prosecuted for brutaliy cases, and corruption trials fizzle out because of the "blue wall" effect.