Police accountability

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Police accountability involves holding both individual

equal employment, sexual harassment, etc. Holding police accountable is important for maintaining the public's "faith in the system".[1]: 42  Research has shown that the public prefers independent review of complaints against law enforcement, rather than relying on police departments to conduct internal investigations. There is a suggestion that such oversight would improve the public's view on the way in which police officers are held accountable.[2]

United States