I would say that differently. Given that non-cop/cop interactions are not risk-free, avoiding them is only sensible, as is not creating unnecessary reasons for

I would say that differently. Given that non-cop/cop interactions are not risk-free, avoiding them is only sensible, as is not creating unnecessary reasons for interaction, like inventing "crimes" like this. If you don't like thinking of cops as danger sources, then tell yourself it frees up cops for more important work.