My family saw a police car hit a kid, then I learned how NYPD impunity works

Re:My family saw a police car hit a kid, then I learned how ... by bdamm on Tuesday June 23, 2020 @03:35PM (#23619126)

Regardless of any psychological label, the woman is clearly panicking, and the panic is caused by the police interaction. Being afraid and panicking is not illegal. If the police wanted to do this differently, they could issue a ticket for inspection, throw it in the car, and move on with their day. But instead they chose to get in a power struggle.

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Re:My family saw a police car hit a kid, then I learned how ... by randompwd on Tuesday June 23, 2020 @03:46PM (#23619272)

Not complying with a lawful order _is_ illegal.

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Re:My family saw a police car hit a kid, then I learned how ... by andyjohnson0 on Tuesday June 23, 2020 @05:25PM (#23620518)

> Not complying with a lawful order _is_ illegal.

I'm fairly sure the concept of a police constable giving a member of the public a "lawful order" doesn't exist in UK law. There are laws that give the police discretion to do things in particular situations, but no blanket ability to issue orders.

And thankfully, illegality is determined by the courts on the basis of evidence and circumstance, not the police.

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Re:My family saw a police car hit a kid, then I learned how ... by macintux on Tuesday June 23, 2020 @04:30PM (#23619813)

The point being that the lawful order was unnecessary and they could have deescalated, but chose to force her to comply.

Over window tinting.

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