Police in Maryland

Another reason why we need police surveillance, by which I mean surveillance of the police, not by the police.  Also, why are riot police allowed to hide behind their riot gear?  They need huge ID numbers ala football jerseys so they can't act out with anonymity.

"The Prince George's County prosecutors have dropped charges against two University of Maryland students they claimed struck mounted Park Police officers and their horses after a basketball game in March. A video shot by another student, meanwhile, shows police beating one of those students without apparent provocation.

"On Monday, a county prosecutor dropped charges against John J. McKenna, 19. Charges against Benjamin C. Donat, also 19, were dropped on Friday. The videotape was released to some media outlets by the law firm representing the students Monday.

"The incident occurred near the University’s College Park campus on March 3 after Maryland’s men’s basketball team defeated Duke. After the game, students took to the streets to celebrate. Twenty eight people were arrested or cited, sparking an intense debate between police and students over how and when it is appropriate to break up a group of revelers."

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/crime-scene/video-of-confrontation-afte...