a good question with evidence and answers provided. it seems that 'our' legal enforcement agencies aren't being legal;

Does a Law Enforcement Oath Mean Anything Anymore?

By John Green

I had coffee recently with a friend of mine, a retired FBI agent.  We were talking about the mess the FBI has become.  He’s even more disturbed about the politicization of the bureau than I am.  During our talk he said something very interesting: “Current agents are just keeping their heads down and following orders.”  A simple statement with profound implications.

Jobs in law enforcement are fundamentally different than other jobs.  That difference is the oath that all law enforcement officers swear.  The FBI oath states:

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter.  So help me God.

All federal, state, and local law enforcement officials swear something similar.

Certainly, following lawful orders is important, but notice that there is nothing mentioned about obedience to leadership.  That’s because following orders is between the officers and their leaders.  Upholding their oath is between them and us, the American people.  We expect them to make judgements about right and wrong, and the oath is their assurance that they will do so conscientiously.

All law enforcement officers, including FBI agents, who are “just following orders” are missing the point of their oath.  They may be bound by agency rules to follow orders, but they are bound by sacred honor to remain faithful to the American people..........read more......