"people say all kinds of things in the heat of the moment or while in stressful situations.” So in these "stressful situations" the police and prosecution will absolutely use any and all statements spoken by civilian suspects against them in a trial but for the police they proclaim it dismissible. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the definition of a double standard.

Also, one could argue that police officers are more experienced in dealing with "stressful situations" than your average citizen so one would hope they are even more able to remain calm. Why are police extended excuses on things the average citizen would get charged, convicted and locked up for?