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> Police are obligated to act out on all reports. The police are not obligated to act out on all reports and they exercise this executive discretion all the ti

> Police are obligated to act out on all reports. The police are not obligated to act out on all reports and they exercise this executive discretion all the time. In this case the police choose to arrest and the DA choose to file charges. Nothing obligates the law enforcement professionals to behave this way — not even a sense of PR as this only stains their image. This train could've been stopped by professionals at every step of the way but instead they choose to power through. The mother pled guilty. This is not swatting. In the eyes of law enforcement, the neighbor did not engage in false reporting.

necovek 4y ago
They are, at the very least, obligated to show up at the scene: this is what I meant by "acting". If you are not used to having police at your door, the mere event can be intimidating.
- landemva 4y ago
  > They are, at the very least, obligated to show up at the scene. Not in USA. Supreme Court said cops have no duty to protect any individual. Supposedly cops provide general protection, or something. USSC said cops don't have to do anything. Castle Rock v. Gonzales, 545 U.S. 748 (2005)