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The related argument against this that I've seen from a few cops is that this also removes their ability to use discretion and not charge people. If somebody re
by ufmace 9y ago
The related argument against this that I've seen from a few cops is that this also removes their ability to use discretion and not charge people. If somebody reports a crime and happens to have some drugs in their pocket and the police find them, they could have just ignored them or confiscated them and not charge the guy in pursuit of the greater good, but with the whole thing on tape, they essentially have to charge everything they see/find.
- CaptSpify 9y agoIs that an issue though? It's my understanding that police are allowed a lot of discretion as to whether or not they should charge someone with a crime. ianal, so genuinely asking
- BoiledCabbage 9y agoThis argument makes no sense to me. Are police allowed to use discretion? If Yes - then doing something they're already allowed to do on tape makes no difference. If No - then either they shouldn't be doing it and tape stops them from doing something wrong. Or they should and laws can be updated to allow it. Having things float in a legal grey area is terrible for society. If it isn't legal, make it fully legal and cops are now fully covered.