In every society some men are born to rule, and some to advise.
Ralph Waldo EmersonRead
In millions of encounters each year between the police and the public, it may be too much to expect that every officer will always get it right. But it is not too much to expect that we can put the right safeguards in place to hold officers accountable when they get it wrong.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Accountability in policing is essential, and while mistakes may happen, measures should be in place to address them.
Rahm Emanuel emphasizes the importance of accountability within law enforcement. In a world where police interact with the public continuously, it is unrealistic to expect perfection from every officer. However, he argues that society should implement adequate safeguards to ensure that when mistakes occur, there are systems in place to hold officers accountable for their actions, emphasizing the need for both understanding and responsibility in law enforcement.
Themes
AccountabilityPolicingSafeguardsPublic SafetyLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be referenced in discussions about police reform in community meetings.
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