Forum Post: Lawyers please file criminal charges against Mayor and Police Chiefs ordering violence against protests

This is the police oath “I do solemnly declare up on my honor and conscience that i will act at all times to the best of my ability and knowledge in a manner befitting a police officer. “I will preserve the dignity and will respect the rights of all individuals. “I will discharge my duties with integrity and will promote understanding and conciliation. “I will exercise my authority as a police officer in the manner intended by the law. “I will faithfully obey the orders of my superiors and will be ready to confront danger in the line of duty. “I will act with honesty, courtesy and regard for the welfare of others, and will endeavor to develop the esprit de corps. “I will act justly and impartially and with propriety towards my fellow officers.” Read more: http://m.missoulian.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_fdd461be-de1b-11df-a7c4-001cc4c002e0.html#ixzz1d2PQ8TrI

The City Mayor tells the Police Chief who tells his hired Police Officers to use violence and possibly lethal force against the Officers oath and under threat of losing his job if he disobeys. So the officer obeys, but does not protect the public and in fact assaults them illegally. But what can the officer do? And can lawyers sue or charge the police, Chief or Mayor with criminal charges? Lawyers need to file charges. If Judges refuse to listen, and don't protect the public interest, then we have a serious system problem.