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> Because the law enforcement officers have to protect their own lives. Against a teenage girl who may have gasp bought some beer? How about: "Excuse me, mis
by Deestan 13y ago
> Because the law enforcement officers have to protect their own lives.
Against a teenage girl who may have gasp bought some beer?
How about:
"Excuse me, miss. We suspect you have illegaly purchased alcohol. May we inspect your car, please?"
Scenario 1: "Oh! Ok." Car is inspected. "Oh it's just water. Sorry about the trouble, have a good day!"
Scenario 2: Girl tries to escape and drives off. Note personalia and license number. File charges as usual.
There is no realistic scenario in which they need to threaten her on her life and assault her car because of a suspected 12-pack of beer.
- Buzaga 13y agoAt first I thought this was funny and thought about following up with more sarcasm but then it hit me how much this is sad, USA seems 100% psychotic to me these days... I honestly feel like stopping following US-related news because it's all so depressing goddamn
- pezh0re 13y agoI agree - the chances of a teenage girl packing heat is probably small, but it's those small chances that can get you seriously injured. According to this (admittedly outdated) research paper [1], the high-end estimate of traffic stops resulting in the homicide of the police officer is 1:20.1 Million. This doesn't really sound like a traditional traffic stop - more like a sting (something that I couldn't readily find data for). [1] http://blog.lib.umn.edu/jbs/Criminal%20Procedure%20in%20American%20Society/OfficersAssaulted.pdf http://blog.lib.umn.edu/jbs/Criminal%20Procedure%20in%20Amer... (Warning... PDF)