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Originally Posted by Zulu29
First I want to say that as an RCMP member I'm disgusted by this. If these allegations are true I hope this guy faces the full brunt of the law, there is no room for anyone who does this kind of stuff in the RCMP.
Now to address the OP's question as to why they are using evidence in this case and not others. I'm guessing that the reason why an arrest was quick in this case is for a few reasons. This was the first time a creep catcher sting was "live cast" so there would have been numerous views resulting in more witnesses, a call for service was made to RCMP right away, and the evidence was so strong that it warranted an immediate arrest.
The guy was apparently released on conditions by a Justice so I'm assuming the evidence against him is fairly signifigant. I know there will be posters who will want to paint all police with the same brush. I want you to know that the average cop on the street HATES when cops commit crimes but especially something like this. I don't want to work next to someone who does things like that and they don't deserve to wear the I uniform. I'm well aware that as a police officer, public trust is paramount to be able to do my job effectively. Things like this just destroy that trust.
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I appreciate your reply but I don't see how it being live and it being recorded really made a difference. Creep catchers has shown video to the police before and have been told over and over they can't do anything with the video. Why would it matter if it was broadcast live and the police were called? You don't need numerous witnesses to a live video if you have it recorded which they always do.
The police were called several times for other guys and shown recorded video and other evidence.
I guess he hasn't been charged yet but the arrest is a little mysterious to me since they have always proclaimed what these guys are doing would not be enough for a conviction and that was their excuse for not doing anything about the other guys.
The evidence must have been significant but I don't buy that there hasn't been another case where the evidence was at least similar. I think the police have not charged anyone before because they don't want to send the message that what these guys doing is right or want to encourage vigilante justice.
I'm sure some reporter will ask them the same questions and I am interested in their answer.