Hawaii cops: We need to keep law that lets us have sex with prostitutes

[Chuckt]

Hawaii cops: We need to keep law that lets us have sex with prostitutes

Police officers in Honolulu have taken their lobby mantra to lawmakers, insisting that the ability to have sex with prostitutes in undercover operations is a necessary evil that lets them do their jobs.

Their arguments come as Hawaiian legislators are mulling whether or not to drop an exemption for police from state prostitution laws, The Associated Press reported. But police say don’t: We have to be able to catch lawbreakers in the actual act.

Critics of the exemption say it leads to further victimization of those in the sex trade, some of whom are only there because they’ve been forced. And among those critics is Derek Marsh, an official who trains police in California on human trafficking issues — and who finds it most curious that Hawaiian cops insist they need the provision but won’t say how many times they use it.

“It doesn’t help your case, and at worst, you further traumatize someone,” Mr. Marsh said in the AP report. “Do you think he or she is going to trust a cop again?”

Hawaii cops: We need to keep law that lets us have sex with prostitutes - Washington Times

 

[iamwhatiseem]

You can't make this stuff up...

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Or you could just legalize it and do more useful things like catching rapists and other violent offenders.

 

[Sallow]

That cuts it.

I'm going to be an Hawiian Cop!

 

[Chuckt]

You can't make this stuff up...

I went to Hawaii on my honeymoon and the people working in the vacation areas down there tried to persuade me not to visit China Town. There must be some stuff going on down there or they want to keep the dollars in the vacation areas.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Went when 17. Honolulu. then at least, was a sex tourism hotspot. I don't see why it's a problem. Better to legalize things so they can be regulated and made safe than pretend making it illegal is gonna do anything to fix the problem.

 

[Chuckt]

Here is a new headline that puts a twist on this news story by giving new information:

Hawaii Debates Whether to Let Cops Have Sex With Prostitutes in Order to Bust Them

Right now, it's legal in Hawaii for an undercover police officer to pretend to be a john, have sex with a prostitute, and then arrest her after the fact. Some legislators in Hawaii are not too happy about this and, in a new bill aimed at cracking down on prostitution, have attempted to get rid of the provision that allowed for it. But police leadership in the state is fighting back.

Hawaii law allows cops to have sex with prostitutes before arresting them. Police say, trust us.

 

[Fang]

Just legalize it. Problem solved for everyone.

 

[DriftingSand]

Hawaii cops: We need to keep law that lets us have sex with prostitutes

Police officers in Honolulu have taken their lobby mantra to lawmakers, insisting that the ability to have sex with prostitutes in undercover operations is a necessary evil that lets them do their jobs.

Their arguments come as Hawaiian legislators are mulling whether or not to drop an exemption for police from state prostitution laws, The Associated Press reported. But police say don’t: We have to be able to catch lawbreakers in the actual act.

Critics of the exemption say it leads to further victimization of those in the sex trade, some of whom are only there because they’ve been forced. And among those critics is Derek Marsh, an official who trains police in California on human trafficking issues — and who finds it most curious that Hawaiian cops insist they need the provision but won’t say how many times they use it.

“It doesn’t help your case, and at worst, you further traumatize someone,” Mr. Marsh said in the AP report. “Do you think he or she is going to trust a cop again?”

Hawaii cops: We need to keep law that lets us have sex with prostitutes - Washington Times

What nonsense! Cops have been able to put a major damper on prostitution without having sex with prostitutes. Many departments use other forms of "sting" operations with great success. I say NO to the idea of having literal sex during a sting operation. That's simply an excuse to have free sex and nothing more.

 

[Jughead]

Hawaii cops: We need to keep law that lets us have sex with prostitutes

This is completely ridiculous! They clearly crossed the line here.

I wonder what the wives of these officers think of this policy?

 

[blastoff]

Hi, hon. How was your day...?

 

[Chuckt]

Hawaii cops: We need to keep law that lets us have sex with prostitutes

Police officers in Honolulu have taken their lobby mantra to lawmakers, insisting that the ability to have sex with prostitutes in undercover operations is a necessary evil that lets them do their jobs.

Their arguments come as Hawaiian legislators are mulling whether or not to drop an exemption for police from state prostitution laws, The Associated Press reported. But police say don’t: We have to be able to catch lawbreakers in the actual act.

Critics of the exemption say it leads to further victimization of those in the sex trade, some of whom are only there because they’ve been forced. And among those critics is Derek Marsh, an official who trains police in California on human trafficking issues — and who finds it most curious that Hawaiian cops insist they need the provision but won’t say how many times they use it.

“It doesn’t help your case, and at worst, you further traumatize someone,” Mr. Marsh said in the AP report. “Do you think he or she is going to trust a cop again?”

Hawaii cops: We need to keep law that lets us have sex with prostitutes - Washington Times

What nonsense! Cops have been able to put a major damper on prostitution without having sex with prostitutes. Many departments use other forms of "sting" operations with great success. I say NO to the idea of having literal sex during a sting operation. That's simply an excuse to have free sex and nothing more.

Is it an extra charge if the prostitute gives the officer VD?

 

[Jarlaxle]

Hawaii cops: We need to keep law that lets us have sex with prostitutes


Hawaii cops: We need to keep law that lets us have sex with prostitutes - Washington Times

What nonsense! Cops have been able to put a major damper on prostitution without having sex with prostitutes. Many departments use other forms of "sting" operations with great success. I say NO to the idea of having literal sex during a sting operation. That's simply an excuse to have free sex and nothing more.

Is it an extra charge if the prostitute gives the officer VD?

...then he gives it to his wife.

Wonder how often THAT happens!