One problem officer can destroy an entire department's reputation. Police that break the law usually get off with no punishment at all. Officers that are fired and/or convicted go into the Brady List.
The Brady List is privately run and maintained by independent citizens, volunteers and journalists. The Brady List covers the entire U.S. and includes everything from officer complaints to felony charges and convictions.
Citizens that test and oversee police/sheriff/deputy response, investigations and job performance are also know as 1st Amendment Auditors. Many are both extremely committed and knowledgeable in constitution law, what police officers can and can't do, and most importantly document their experiences on Youtube and other social networks.
We've put together a few popular police auditors below. Spend any amount of time watching the hours upon hours of real life Live PD and reading the various comments, you'll notice an extremely loyal group of fans and followers.
The few negative comments usually get over run by fans commenting in the auditors defense.
Like most other police auditors fanbase, the popular Youtube channel Bay Area Transparency also has a huge following he calls The Bay Fam.
Well know in the community for his extensive knowledge in related California law and also for his calm and friendly nature toward everyone he comes in contact with, that is until you get on his bad side.
Most of the popular police auditors all have one thing in common - they have a platform to get their message shared with tens of thousands in seconds. Some actually get more views then the big TV networks like CNN, FOX and MSNBC --- COMBINED! Get on a auditors bad side and the city or county you work for will probably be overloaded with complaints, phone calls, emails and even protest. These auditors have and continue to make changes every day. Always film the police!
San Joaquin Valley Transparency