Jimmy_Jam
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- Sep 29, 2012
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Technically I agree, as a former line officer I do not see anything wrong with this. Depending on how this was actually carried out it could build a sense of community. "Due process" could have gotten these people a criminal record.
That's the way I look at it. Technically, the officers should not have been doing that, but the police have done things outside due process for a long, long time. While technically it's not how it should be done, personally, if I were a teen and given the choice between doing some pushups or have a spot on my record, I would opt for the former every time. I personally would have been grateful.
As far as I am concerned the cops did these kids a favor, a very big favor.
They probably did. The fact is the cops don't have leg to stand on legally. They can be sued justifiably. However, it is a shame that they are. In my younger, more irresponsible days, I was fucked with by cops on a couple of occasions, but ultimately was glad I was let go instead of booked, especially since I was in the wrong. Now, many years later, I have nothing on my record, and even though they weren't exactly acting "by the book," I can tell you I'm grateful. But that's just me. On the surface I would say these kids are probably lacking that valuable perspective.