Here are the 10 most corrupt police forces in the world.
10. Pakistan Police. Pakistan’s
police has been ranked among the most corrupt institutions in the
country in a survey by an international anti-graft watchdog. Many
citizens believe that the police is the most corrupt sector of the
Pakistani government. Police brutality, extortion bribery and arresting
innocent citizens are all crimes that have been committed among
Pakistan’s police forces.
9. Russia Police. Russian
government is no stranger to corruption, especially within its police
force. Within recent years, facts have surfaced about the corruption and
crimes being committed by Russian police officers. Police brutality,
extorting bribes and arresting innocent citizens are all crimes that
have been committed among Russian police forces. In order to ensure
monthly quotas and make ends meet, Russian police turn to corruption and
bribery.
8. Sudan Police. Sudan is one of the most
corrupt countries for various reasons. Not only has their former
president Oman Al-Bashir been indicted for war crimes and genocide, but
this nation suffers from a corrupt police force. Sudanese police have
been known to extort bribes from civilians in order to supplement their
incomes. Police rarely file reports or investigate crimes, and often use
violence and retaliation against people who complain about police
abuses.
7. Afghanistan Police. Afghanistan has had one
of the most corrupt police forces in the world, and it seems like it’s
only getting worse with time. Graft has made it impossible for Afghan
police to improve and effectively do their job, but corruption is
witnessed within the police force, as well. Afghan police have been
known to extort money and inflict violence on civilians at police
checkpoints around the country. Police also bribe civilians into paying
them for their release from prison or to avoid arrest. Although police
corruption has gotten slightly better with international efforts and
retraining, it continues to suffer at the whim of governmental
corruption and power.
6. Somalia Police. The Somali
police force is at No. 4 amongst the most corrupt in the world. This
war-torn country continues to face great difficulties and people are at
the greatest risk. The Somali police have been popular to be ineffective
and crooked, because they are underpaid. Most of Somali police officers
involved in steeling, extortion, bribery and they harass individuals to
get money.
5. Iraq Police. The Iraqi police have had a
long history of corruption and, despite funds and retraining efforts,
they’ve managed to maintain their corruption. Iraqi police continue to
be highly sectarian and participate in kidnappings, ransom payments and
bribery. They have proven to be ineffective at controlling terrorism
efforts and protecting civilians in the ways they need to be.
4. Burma Police. Burma
ranked 4 amongst the countries with a troubled agency. Corruption among
police force is most common here. The Burma police has been known to
make victims pay for criminal investigations. They are popular for
extortion money from civilians. Burma is ruled by a highly authoritarian
military regime, therefore the Burma police and the rights of citizens
are under direct hold of military.
3. Kenya Police. Kenya
ia at No.3 amongst the most corrupt police forces in the world.
According to a recent survay report of Transparency International, the
92 percent civilians of Kenya ranked their police as the most corrupt
and many of them have paid a bribe to their police during the last 12
months. Civilians are bribed into paying police for access to various
services, like Customs, healthcare, education, police, registration and
permits. They paid a bribe even on utility services.
2. Mexico Police. Mexico
hold second spot amongst the most corrupt police forces. One of the
most troubled police and it continues to get worse every day. Crime is
at an all-time high in Mexico City and border towns, but many police
officers are only making it worse. Mexican police turn to corruption to
find other means of money because the pay is low. Police will bribe
criminals and extort tourists and have been known to give victims the
option of “plata o plomo,” which means they can either accept a bribe or
be killed. Mexican police also work with drug cartels to protect them
and enforce drug trafficking. They often ignore reported crimes and do
not investigate them, often imprisoning innocent citizens to cover up
their dirty work.
1. Haiti Police. World’s most corrupt
police force is of Haiti. The Haitian police have negatively influenced
society and Haitian culture with their unethical practices for quite
awhile. In recent years, the Haitian National Police have violated
various human rights and broken numerous laws, such as kidnapping, drug
trafficking and police brutality. They have even resisted preventing or
responding to gang-related violence. The lawlessness of the HNP appears
to have died down slightly after the catastrophic earthquake in January
2010, but only time will tell if it will stay this way
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