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Re:Driver accused of DUI tracks missing laptop to Illinois S... by fusslo on Monday May 11, 2026 @10:45AM (#48095681)
Apologies if I misread/misinterpreted you, but police can't (generally) strike in the USA. Most states have a specific laws against police and firefighters from going on strike. Federal law enforcement cannot strike

edit: a source (I assume lawyers.com is reputable..) https://legal-info.lawyers.com/labor-employment-law/wage-and...

Re:Driver accused of DUI tracks missing laptop to Illinois S... by cogman10 on Monday May 11, 2026 @11:02AM (#48095947)
It's not legal, that doesn't mean it doesn't happen.

See "Blue flu" for cases where cops coordinate a strike using sick leave. Another way they strike is by simply not doing their job. They'll just sit in their cars all day and won't respond or will severely delay response to dispatch.

AFAIK, those cops never get a ATF style house cleaning.

Re:Driver accused of DUI tracks missing laptop to Illinois S... by mindslight on Monday May 11, 2026 @11:45AM (#48096548)
Oh no, they still strike. It's just one of the other definitions: "to engage in battle. to make a military attack."
Re:Driver accused of DUI tracks missing laptop to Illinois S... by ImPostingOnHN on Tuesday May 12, 2026 @10:00AM (#48108447)
Who's gonna arrest them? Who would enforce a civil judgement against them?