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Originally Posted by jar_e
Also, worth noting, arresting doesn't always equate charges. I have no idea about this case other than the video, but someone can be arrested and not receive any charges. Same with the pot thing...technically you're arrested (you can't just leave during it) but instead of charges, you're given an alternative to deal with it. Discretion plays a part of it, but given the guys demeanor in that video, I can't imagine a lot of discretion being used.
Edit: and furthermore, the Police Act in alberta is followed incredibly closely. That's the "rules" for policing in Alberta and failing to follow them can result in loss of pay, rank, or a job. It's not something taken lightly.
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I'm assuming your a Cop then? Otherwise how would you know if it's followed closely?
Just because there are repercussions does not mean people will bend the rules.
How many times in clear cut cases of abuse and all they get in the the majority of time is paid administration leave? I'm no fan of Unions because of this fact. At times they just act like tax payer mafia. If there always following the rules why are the unions always fighting the lapel cameras? Using the same line of reasoning as people defending this arrest, if their not doing anything wrong then there's nothing to worry about. They use the old old excuse of invasion of privacy of the officers.
I have no problem with majority of Officers but They remind me of Pit bulls. Question them and they may snap.
Its like what 4x4 said in the dog thread
The good ones are good and the bad ones are horrible.
Edit: I will admit I do not trust police fully. Its not that I have done any thing wrong. Its all the stories I hear from my buddy that works with Human rights BC. The police here are not models of what cops should be either. Consistent problems.
