Corrupt cops? An interview with Tony Hayes
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 subject 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 claims:
PHILADELPHIA POLICE FALSELY ARRESTS AND HOLDS WOMEN FOR THREE WEEKS FOR FAULTY POSITIVE DRUG TEST
PHILADELPHIA POLICE KILLED TWENTY CITIZENS IN 2006, INCLUDING A NUMBER OF INNOCENT UNARMED CITIZENS
NEW YORK CITY POLICE SHOOT THREE INNOCENT UNARMED BLACK MEN, KILLING ONE AND ANOTHER SHOOTING THEN SHOOT ANOTHER MAN WHO HAD SURRENDERED
I do not dispute the fact that many police officers are decent human beings who will go out of their way to do honest work for everyone they deal with. Many are honest and need the cooperation of the honest citizen. However, research 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, a person who feels victimized and subject to harassment.
Meet Tony Hayes:
Tony Hayes made no secret of the time he spent in custody for assaulting a doorman. He said the “actions were in defense of myself and my ex-wife after a doorman threatened us both 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 it because an officer was telling members of the public that I had been arrested for drunken disorderly conduct, what a mistake!” which was not true!”
“I felt this was malicious and vindictive 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 I was called to the police station and spoke to an inspector who promised me that he would make the incident from earlier (me and my ex-wife defending after a bouncer threatened us both with extreme weapons) would go away if he went down.” my complaint against the officer of him “.
“I refused and then he made a call to CPS right there, a month later I was in court for this incident.”
“Since filing that complaint, I have become a victim of police harassment, wrongful arrest, assault, you name it.”
What has recently happened regarding the case?
“Last week I had to report a crime of threatening behavior of 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 be found in reality. .. such a coincidence”
“The individual linked to the corrupt 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 in 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 have actually recorded on my mobile phone as evidence. Previous experiences with corrupt police officers have led me to take this kind of action.”
So what are they doing about it?
“Well, the police have decided to issue me a written warning for harassment!”
“I’ve told them that I haven’t even seen this man or been to Warwick and one would think that because this individual can’t actually remember the date, that might be some sort of clue that his evidence isn’t! It isn’t!” 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 family home of 28 years… However, the police refuse to act on the threat of this guy.”
“Since the threats to my father, I have taken no action other than logging onto my website for fear that dealing directly with the police will again have a serious and adverse effect on my life.”
How has this trial affected your life?
“It’s helpful for people to know that the lies the police tell can damage your life!”
“Nothing more than 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 start with this because they would go to the police and say I was threatening them with 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 about the police force, the injustice he felt he had suffered, and the effects of the victimization he and his father had endured.
Tony adds: “I would ask people to be open-minded, 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 being corrupted, why are there an entire unit? dedicated to catching such individuals in all forces? Complaints and events similar to what happened to me, happen, only you, the general public never finds out.”
It was clear to me that the experience Tony seems to have endured has definitely had a dramatic effect on his life. These incidents that he has dealt with 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? Are civilians supposed to trust and respect the system?