Re:Police are not primarily crime fighters, according to the...
by wahnfrieden on Saturday July 29, 2023 @04:53PM
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These are pretext stops. They target people they aim to escalate charges with, not dangerous drivers. That’s why they end with minor warnings.
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Re:Police are not primarily crime fighters, according to the...
by the_lego on Saturday July 29, 2023 @05:04PM
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How does the data distinguish between a pretext stop, and a stop for a genuine traffic infraction, like minor speeding or a broken light, that a cop uses their discretion on and issues only a warning?
Naively, forcing cops to apply the law even more strictly and always issue fines for minor violations, is not something we want, is it?