Author and lawyer Joseph
Tully, November 17th 2017
Psychopathic cops can be more
dangerous than criminals. They are responsible for police brutality,
unjustified shootings, false testimony, and many other forms of police
misconduct.
Every year, dozens of people
who were convicted based on a cop's testimony, are released from prison because
they were innocent. In three out of four homicide exonerations, official
misconduct is a factor.
Thousands of Americans have
died at the hands of cops in suspicious circumstances. This kind of behaviors
are, more often than not, the work of a psychopath.
What is a Psychopath?
One of the problems with
psychopaths is that they are incapable of remorse.
For Jon Ronson, author
of The Psychopath Test, “Psychopathy is probably the most pleasant-feeling
of all the mental disorders... All of the things that keep you good, morally
good, are painful things: guilt, remorse, empathy.” For neuroscientist James
Fallon, author of The Psychopath Inside, “Psychopaths can work very
quickly, and can have an apparent IQ higher than it really is, because they’re
not inhibited by moral concerns.”
Psychopaths have cognitive
empathy, they can understand what others are feeling, but they lack the ability
to feel it, which is known as emotional empathy. “This all gives certain
psychopaths a great advantage, because they can understand what you’re
thinking, it’s just that they don’t care, so they can use you against
yourself,” Fallon explains.
In fact, research has shown
that psychopaths are extremely adept at identifying vulnerability.
Psychopaths Often Become Cops
What happens when a person
like that, someone who has zero concern for our feelings, is handed a gun and
put in a position of power?
An encounter with a psychopath
in a police uniform can be a life hazard. That's why it is so important to be
able to detect them. When you are in front of a psychopath, behaviors need to
be altered, because normal social behaviors can trigger unexpected responses.
Research has shown that Police
Officer is one of the top 10 professions chosen by psychopaths, ranking at
number 7.
As I wrote in my book - California:
State of Collusion, “Power, such as we give to law enforcement, prosecutors and
judges, actually attracts psychopathic personalities who want to exert violent
dominance under the color of authority. Innocent people can be subjected to a
power trip police encounter, can be arrested by a megalomaniacal cop, jailed by
a sadist, prosecuted by a manipulative Machiavellian and judged by a sociopath
on an ego trip.”
How to Tell if a Cop is a
Psychopath – Watch for these 4 Signs
Next time you dial 911, are
pulled over on the road, handcuffed, interrogated, or arrested, watch for these
signs to determine if you are in the presence of a psychopathic police officer.
1. They are Ambidextrous
If a cop uses both hands
indistinctly, that increases his or her chances of being a psychopath. Research
has shown that ambidextrous people consistently score higher on standard
psychopathy tests. This has been observed in both male and female individuals.
2. They Maintain Constant Eye
Contact and Show Particular Body Language
According to the gold standard
for detecting psychopathic personalities, which was developed by Robert Hare,
lying is one of the strategies psychopaths use to dominate. Sometimes they lie
about things that don't matter, lying is like a sport for them.
While a non-psychopath will
often blink and move about in times of stress, psychopaths remain still and
hold consistent eye contact. They always appear confident and secure, and they
tend to be still.
Because they lack relaxed and
natural movements, sometimes their perfect poise gives way to contradictory
movements. For example, a psychopath's nod may say yes while their words say
no. They can also point to the left while talking about something that is on
their right.
3. They Speak in a Grandiose
Manner
Studies have also shown that
the speech of psychopaths has some recognizable characteristics. For example,
they use words like ‘because,’ ‘since,’ and ‘that's why,’ to describe their own
actions. They often speak in past tense and use utterances like ‘uh’ and ‘um’
rather frequently.
It is very common for
psychopathic cops to speak highly of their own behaviors and blame others for
all their problems. It is the mark of a psychopath to take no responsibility
for their own mistakes.
4. They Manufacture Negative
Reactions
Psychopaths enjoy creating
chaos. Afterwards, they feign innocence and put the blame on you for reacting.
They are masters of provocation. If a cop baits you into an argument and then
pretends to be surprised, watch out; chances are, you are dealing with a
psychopath.
Conclusion: Trust Your
Instincts and Stay Safe
Not all cops care about
justice. Many of them abuse their power. Psychopathic ones beat up innocent
men, women, and minors. They shoot unarmed victims and lie to secure
convictions. If you ever come across a cop, trust your instinct. If there is
even the smallest sign that they might be a psychopath, you must watch your
back.
Unfortunately, not all cops
are there to protect you. Unfortunately, some will try to harm you and send you
over the edge. If that happens, try to remain silent, and put safety first.
Our attorneys are used to
dealing with problematic police officers and prosecutors who display
psychopathic traits. We have psychiatrists on our teams who can efficiently
detect psychopaths. If you have run into trouble with a law enforcement
officer, call us, we can help restore your civil rights and hold psychopathic
cops and their employers accountable.
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