Nas
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- Jan 27, 2021
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Buddy, officers arent trying to make arrests whenever possible. Its pointless. Prosecutors dont go through with anything. In most major cities non violent misdemeanors arent even charged. You can arrest but then ask the prosecutor to bring charges. Which they don't. Waste 2 hours on paper for something that will get thrown out, or hide out and be safe? Most good police work comes from hanging paper on known shit bags knowing you will get a warrant later. You cant do that anymore.As society we either need to get back to wild west style justice or begin to train officers that their life isn't at risk in every situation (lol) and that they are there to support the community by trying to not make arrests wherever possible.
Society and culture are mostly to blame for this sad state of affairs.
Aa someone who was illegally detained and charged by undercover ATF (charges thrown out in court) I promise you that if you don't resist arrest things work out much better for everyone involved.
People resisting arrest are liter Ali on par with murders and child abusers.
More importantly - when you live in a decent place and your property gets damaged, or prostitution takes place, or dope boys sell minimum level weight knowing F5 dope just gets turned in for destruction - your area gets destroyed.
In my particular area DV arrests are almost entirely knocked down to disorderly conduct, which is not even close to matching the elements needed for PC.
Criminals are criminals. There will always be criminals. I'm in a bad place like Maize listed. There are still some good people there, and keeping the wolves at bay is why I put up with it.
I work in a very well trained department. My Dad was a cop in the same area so I get what was mentioned above about being old school, but you cant do that anymore. Resiting arrest is not a death penalty. It's why we have the use of force continuum. If you were to go overboard on every arrest the streets would have you.
I appreciate everyone showing support for the police. This isnt the case to do it. Much like people blindly supporting Michael Brown hands up dont shoot, you just end up ruining any credibility you have going forward. Not saying you are doing this, but for others that read this.