I find this to be a really compelling counter-argument to the whole "accountability is too expensive" line. Even if proper tech + training cost only reduced rate of severe misconduct by 15%, that's over $100M in savings.
I'm sure implementing reform etc isn't cheap, but I seriously doubt it's on the order of $100M.
To the people performing the misconduct, training and accountability are restrictions and represent a reduction in power. No amount of money savings will make them in favor of it.
I agree. But of course the offending people can’t just come out and say that they’re against accountability on principle - they have to trot out the “too expensive” argument. That’s why the statistic on settlements is useful.
I'm sure implementing reform etc isn't cheap, but I seriously doubt it's on the order of $100M.