Want this question answered?
Some internal mechanisms that influence police discretion are the laws and rules made for police to follow. Some external mechanisms that influence police discretion are the type of people and situations that they encounter.
In Australia, police officers are expected to abide by the law and are subject to oversight and accountability mechanisms, including internal disciplinary procedures and external bodies like police integrity commissions. The law prohibits excessive use of force by police officers, and instances of police brutality can be prosecuted under assault or misconduct laws. Additionally, individuals who believe they have been subjected to police brutality can make complaints to relevant oversight bodies.
The police can and will investigate internal wrongdoing themselves - most agencies have an Internal Affairs Division. Also the Prosecutor's Office, or the Office of the Attorney General of the state.
In the movies and TV its called "Internal Affairs" Where I live there are three agency's that do this. ASIRT that investigates violence involving arrests for all police. The RCMP internal unit. Both large City departments also have their own internal unit. There are also external independent bodies that review investigations and can punish Police officers. These agencies are set up by the cities, not the police force.
Heinrich Himmler was the Reichsfuhrer ; Chief of the German Police and the Minister of the Interior from 1943 - Himmler oversaw all internal and external police and security forces including the Gestapo .
Misguided Angel
Internal affairs.
Typically, the Internal Affairs division in a police department is responsible for investigating allegations of police corruption and misconduct. They work independently to ensure transparency and accountability within the department.
The police can and will investigate internal wrongdoing themselves - most agencies have an Internal Affairs Division. Also the Prosecutor's Office, or the Office of the Attorney General of the state.
in the UK it's the IPCC (Independent Police Complaints Commission) and in the USA, it's the office of internal affairs.
Most county police and sheriff's departments have their own internal affairs or professional standards units.
Internal Security Department