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Originally Posted by Rocky
I didn't know that, and I would have guessed, as Mr_DR did, that the cops were part of the justice system, but it's just semantics anyhow.
We all know what he meant.
He was and is pointing out that the cops are the greatest part of the corruption system, which wouldn't work without them being corrupt, or they would be out there busting the corrupt people in politics.
Paying the cops higher salaries, may or may not help, but the contention that the money should be taken from the politicians and given to the cops is so absurd, that it doesn't warrant debate.
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I want to be quoted saying that the money should be taken from the higher levels of the administration, in fact I debated this with heat in the High Speed Train thread, i am
NOT in favor of reducing funcionarios salary.
I made the correction about the branchs because accusations can be made to one instance when in reality that instance doesn't have anything to do with the Police Force or the Procuradoria.
Yes cops are corrupt, but they earn from 6,000 pesos to 18,000 pesos (Mayor General), I tell you this because I personally know cops and this figures are their salaries, that isn't enough incentive for them to risk their lives and do their jobs, they steal money but in lower quantities, I mean a cop could take bribes of 50 or 100 pesos and take in total 1500 pesos that he have to share with his companion daily, that's nothing to the level of CORRUPTION that is seen in other instances of the government. Besides those cops aren't nearly trained as how to act in a dangerous situation or event so I think a mayor revamp including at least a 50% increase of the salary would be very beneficial to the Police Force and the population in general.