Of course, if the police do stuff like this: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theguardian.com&#x2F;us-news&#x2F;2016&#x2F;feb&#x2F;07&#x2F;leaked-police-files-contain-guarantees-disciplinary-records-will-be-kept-secret" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theguardian.com&#x2F;us-news&#x2F;2016&#x2F;feb&#x2F;07&#x2F;leaked-police...</a> it is unlikely they are willing to take responsibility for enforcement.  Rarely does enforcement happen without oversight.  By hiding police records they protect themselves, the police department leaders.  We should, however, be able to do better.  Public records, paid for by the public, are easily considered public property.  I think courts could handle this.