Police departments, including the Tucson Police Department, cannot police themselves. Policing the police falls upon others, including auditors, civilian review boards, the press and most importantly, upon us, the community.

A look into a complaint filed by the Tuck family illustrates why police cannot police themselves.

An incident with the Aloisi family and TPD Officer Robert Szelewski provides insight to how the department works, the mistakes they make and how we can change things.

The consequences of having a minor run in with the police are substantial when compared to a run in with an ordinary Joe. If the Tuck and Aloisi encounters did not involve a police officer, the outcome would have been completely different. Respect for the police would be greatly improved if they were subject to the same rules and procedures as ordinary citizens.