by Newky on 7/7/13, 12:34 PM with 37 comments
by fnordfnordfnord on 7/7/13, 4:06 PM
For years I've been skeptical of the efficacy of police tactics and strategy. I'd say that skepticism has evolved to a default of suspicion of any police activity.
I find myself contemplating installation of bars on my doors and windows, security fencing, etc; not for fear of "normal" crime, but of errant police activity. I wish I had some statistics upon which to base that notion. I'm a fairly normal, caucasian, middle-class guy with a wife and two kids, no criminal record; and I am more fearful that I will be harmed by police criminality or ineptitude than by non-police criminals.
by ColinWright on 7/7/13, 12:46 PM
A few of the other submissions of this video:
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5828793
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3605918
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3266782
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3015048
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1703988
There are probably more.
by geon on 7/7/13, 5:54 PM
There was an example at the end where a witness claims she saw the defentant at the crime scene. Her testimony would have been ignored because it is so unsupported.
But if the defendant stated to the police that he wasn't there, he could be accused of lying and thus be more likely to be convicted.
To me, this just doesn't make sense.
by Ethan_Mick on 7/7/13, 4:35 PM
"Do you know how fast you were going?" "Well... 38...40?" (In a 35 MPH zone).
I was told to always say "No, Officer, I don't know why you pulled me over". This seems to be a good idea now, as it cannot be seen as a confession. What should you say when the officer pulls you over? Can you plead the 5th and say nothing? How well does that go over?
by Friedduck on 7/7/13, 7:17 PM
As described in a number of articles, 'you don't have the right to remain silent.'