The propensity for corruption is also another factor that one must keep in mind when considering third-party policing. Absolute power corrupts absolutely; when a group of people knows that they can make virtually any move without consequences, the outcomes are not always great.
The impact on immigrant businesses
Third-party policing can leave immigrant-owned businesses more vulnerable than other enterprises in certain circumstances.
If someone in charge of third-party policing has an issue with an immigrant business owner, they may engage in unsavory actions. They may also look the other way if and when unsavory acts take place against immigrants and/or their businesses.
Some businesses have the resources to fight back against corruption or escape from its grasp; however, many others do not. Whether or not immigrant businesses in a certain community fall into the former or latter category can determine a lot. Immigrant businesses with certain resources will inevitably fare better than their less established or less prominent counterparts.
An ethical standard of policing
In policing, ethics matter. The ability to hold wrongdoers accountable matters also. No one with authority over others should feel as though they are untouchable or calling all the shots.
