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When you say criminals, who do you mean exactly - someone who very recently committed a crime? And by catching someone... catching them do what? I know several

When you say criminals, who do you mean exactly - someone who very recently committed a crime? And by catching someone... catching them do what? I know several officers, and can safely say they are as varied a group as any other profession. Their day-to-day typically consists of responding to 911 calls, backup to other officers, or traffic duty. I think they generally are interested in catching people breaking the law - particularly the really bad ones. And sure, they would prefer it to be easy, who wouldn't. They get paid like $60k/yr and their day-to-day involves stuff like responding to a domestic violence calls with belligerents wielding various weapons. My biggest challenge most days is finding a parking spot.

guappa 2y ago
> When you say criminals, who do you mean exactly - someone who very recently committed a crime? And by catching someone... catching them do what? Are you asking a real question here? > My biggest challenge most days is finding a parking spot. I don't see how that justifies normalised and spread power abuse.
- subroutine 2y ago
  Yeah what on earth do you mean when you say cops aren't interested in catching people who broke the law, but are interested in catching "someone". That makes no sense. Where did I say anything about justifying power abuse?
  - guappa 2y ago
    > That makes no sense. It makes sense to anyone who has dealt with the police. > Where did I say anything about justifying power abuse? In your previous comment. Where you say job is hard, pay is low, so imply that we should be understanding.
hiatus 2y ago
> They get paid like $60k/yr It's astounding to me that every conversation about police pay never brings up their extremely generous pensions, lifetime of healthcare provided at taxpayer expense, ability to conceal-carry a gun nationwide, PBA cards to show other cops you shouldn't get a ticket. I'm sure there are other benefits I'm not including.

guappa 2y ago

> When you say criminals, who do you mean exactly - someone who very recently committed a crime? And by catching someone... catching them do what? Are you asking a real question here? > My biggest challenge most days is finding a parking spot. I don't see how that justifies normalised and spread power abuse.

subroutine 2y ago
Yeah what on earth do you mean when you say cops aren't interested in catching people who broke the law, but are interested in catching "someone". That makes no sense. Where did I say anything about justifying power abuse?
- guappa 2y ago
  > That makes no sense. It makes sense to anyone who has dealt with the police. > Where did I say anything about justifying power abuse? In your previous comment. Where you say job is hard, pay is low, so imply that we should be understanding.

hiatus 2y ago

> They get paid like $60k/yr It's astounding to me that every conversation about police pay never brings up their extremely generous pensions, lifetime of healthcare provided at taxpayer expense, ability to conceal-carry a gun nationwide, PBA cards to show other cops you shouldn't get a ticket. I'm sure there are other benefits I'm not including.