Why would cops plant evidence?
Police officers have been known to plant evidence in order to frame suspects for a crime they did not commit. This unethical practice is often done in order to gain a conviction and has been happening since the 1800s. In some cases, officers have been found to plant evidence in order to get a criminal record for a suspect, or to boost their arrest rate. Planting evidence is illegal and can result in serious consequences for the officer and the suspect. It is important for the law enforcement community to ensure that officers are held accountable for any evidence they plant.