We have learned that accountability prevents officials and political authorities from using excessive power. Above all, it strengthens public trust. Through democratic policing, officers are seen as responsible police officers; they agree to be questioned about their decisions, actions and, if found guilty of misconduct, accept the consequences (lesson). Through accountability, police legitimacy can improve and increase public trust. It will therefore strengthen the integrity of the criminal justice system. Second (Dossett and Osse, 2011); The inner workings provide a better understanding of police misconduct and the ways in which such misconduct is hidden (including police culture). External mechanisms have more credibility in the eyes of the public. Procedures and results are more accessible to the public through external mechanisms and can strengthen the police in defending their integrity. There are four common steps; instructions for the police on what to do and how to do it; before the act (Dossett and Osse, 2011). The second step is police supervision and awareness of the need for accountability: during the act (Dossett and Osse, 2011). Third, the improper actions and omissions of the police are being remedied, after the act and, finally, feedback and
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