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)
“Incest and child abuse are not yet being presented as recreational.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)
“The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.”
—William Hazlitt (1778–1830)