meself... you missed MY point.

You said, "Sure the police should be accountable - so reprimand them, fine them, throw them in jail - but DON'T let criminals go free in order to punish police."

Firstly, your assertion that I wish to punish the police is reprehensible. I take umbrage.

Secondly, reprimanding, fining or jailing a policeman for breaking the law as justification for ignoring the law is unacceptable simply based on logic. The results of such would still allow a breach of justice, policy and guidelines.

It just doesn't make sense.

Have fun at the inquisition.