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    Except as specifically indicated, Copwatch.com does not necessarily support or oppose any particular viewpoint expressed by the contributing artists. The editorial comments (if any) that accompany these illustrations were written by “Angela”, a Copwatch.com intern, and do not necessarily reflect the official editorial position of Copwatch.com. These comments are not directed at any specific individuals, but at the field of law enforcement in the abstract.

    Some of the artwork displayed below may be considered stereotypical, insulting, or otherwise offensive. We publish such artwork because it constitutes a very understandable response to current conditions. As long as bad cops go unpunished, as long as bad policies are pursued, as long as bad laws are enacted and enforced, then the resulting frustration and anger of the people will inevitably be expressed in disturbingly graphic terms (pun intended).





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    ABOVE: Illustration courtesy of "Maryland Speedster".
    (Concept by R. Thompson, Attorney at Law).








    ABOVE: Illustration and concept courtesy of "Maryland Speedster".
    A visual presentation this compelling needs no comment.








    ABOVE: Illustration courtesy of “Maryland Speedster”.
    (Concept inspired by Copwatch.com discussion forum participants).
    Presented in recognition of the heroic members of Copwatch.com who are out there “putting their lives on the line” every day.








    ABOVE: Illustration and concept courtesy of "Maryland Speedster".








    ABOVE: Illustration courtesy of “Maryland Speedster”.
    Concept by Copwatch.com member “The Merry Pieman”







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Such activities are a disgrace to the badge, and dishonor the uniform, so the offending cop was forced to turn in his badge. Subsequent reports revealed a state patrol officer investigated for arson, a highway patrol officer indicted for fraud, a state trooper jailed for assault, a top cop ousted for brandishing his weapon, a Police Sgt. fired for bribery, (while another Police Sergeant quit the force), a Police Lt. pressured to resign (the Lieutenant is accused of murder), child-molesting police, and a Police Commander crashed his squad car in a high speed pursuit. The police department engaged in a coverup to hide evidence of misconduct, refusing to release relevant public records and public documents, despite the open records law and the submission of a public disclosure request. Finally, Serpico breaks ranks. As the bad cops close ranks, good police put their lives on the line, while an overzealous county mounty (or mountie) is an embarrassment to the force. An ex-cop turns in his gun. Learn how to prevent police brutality. The Police Benevolent Fund manufactures support for the police department - a department under fire amid accusations of misconduct. The Police Guild negotiates a new contract for its members. The Police Union demands raise in overtime pay. Funds are increased with the seizure of drug money. Forfeiture proceedings are instituted, and the police seize the property of alleged drug dealers, including cars, homes, planes, real estate, guns, and drugs. At the same time, police raise funds for charity and participate in public service programs. Community policing resulted in ride-along programs for local citizens, and increased participation in police Explorer programs. But the broken-window, zero-tolerance program is difficult to evaluate. A gun-buyback program was successful, with cops collecting a variety of firearms, including assault rifles, handguns, Saturday night specials, automatic weapons, shotguns, tec-9, glocks, taurus, S&W, .45 caliber, .44 caliber, .357 caliber, 9mm, all military style. The guns were auctioned off or melted down. BATF agents were investigating the sale of handguns. The FBI conducted a background check, so citizens interested in the militia movement attended gun shows, where they were able to purchase handguns from vendors. Issuance of a concealed weapons permit was allowed, and this gun permit allowed the man to use his handgun for concealed carry in a shoulder holster. The national law enforcement memorial fund is a beautiful tribute to the boys in blue who have made the ultimate sacrifice. To serve and protect is their honorable motto. Duty and honor is another. The LAPD scandal tarnishes public perception of police officers. Police brutality is a major issue in minority neighborhoods. 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