"The police must obey the law while enforcing the law"
- Earl Warren
About this Quote
This quote by Earl Warren highlights the value of the cops following the law while they are enforcing it. It is a suggestion that the police are not above the law and must comply with the exact same guidelines as everybody else. This is a crucial principle as it guarantees that the police are held liable for their actions and that they are not enabled to abuse their power. It also serves as a reminder that the authorities are there to secure and serve the general public, not to oppress them. This quote is a suggestion that the cops should be held to the exact same requirements as everybody else which they must be held responsible for their actions. It is a pointer that the cops need to be fair and just in their enforcement of the law and that they need to not abuse their power.
This quote is written / told by Earl Warren between March 19, 1891 and July 9, 1974. He was a famous Judge from USA.
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