I agree with this sentiment but when you start punishing this sort of thing you create more incentive to cover it up. It's a tricky problem and I'm not sure there's a perfect solution.
What we really need is a change in police culture.
What we really need is a change in police culture.
Is the termination of your career and/or potential retraining and social embarrassment not already an incentive to cover up?
until then, there's a simple rule which works well: never talk to a cop. Or at least say the minimum number of words possible, give them nothing to use against you. Present ID if they ask for it, but never admit anything. If they persist, "lawyer". That has worked for me.
Similar practices are used in law enforcement, but the legal implications are seemingly more severe