Abuse of Power
See also: Abuse of power, Police corruption, Police misconduct, Police abuse, and Police brutalityPolice officers have considerable powers and are often supported by authorities who oversee them if accused of wrongdoing.
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Famous quotes containing the words abuse of, abuse and/or power:
“Th’ abuse of greatness is when it disjoins
Remorse from power.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“Th’ abuse of greatness is when it disjoins
Remorse from power.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“Though I than He—may longer live
He longer must—than I—
For I have but the power to kill,
Without—the power to die—”
—Emily Dickinson (1830–1886)