> what do you think the police are for? General beatdowns. Detectives are what you're thinking of. Most people want detectives, few people want harassment and

> what do you think the police are for? General beatdowns. Detectives are what you're thinking of. Most people want detectives, few people want harassment and fines (or death) over nothing more than some cop's power trip or petty things (like jay walking when it blocks no traffic and is completely safe). Granted, this perspective is colored by American policing. I know some other countries have it better.