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Unions exist to defend the interests of its members against those that employ those members. This situation can create an inherent conflict of interest under normal circumstances. Normally, it is in the interest of the union to work with the employer, if not both parties suffer. In the case of police unions however the employer is the public they serve and the conflict of interest can have serious repercussions indeed. The question is, how can we the public limit the political influence police unions wield and allow job protection for its members?