Much of police work is characterized by 'low visibility' and the related discretion police have at their disposable while carrying out police-work. While both 'low visibility' and discretionary powers are an inevitable part of policing, they are also a source of many of the problems that plague modern policing. Policing, at times, can be seen as 'antithetical to democracy' if by democracy we mean participation, consent, transparency and accountability in the use of public power. despite efforts to police the police, what are the most pressing concerns regarding police accountability?