[ SECRET POST #2594 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2594 ⌋

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Comments

Re: I think that may be the point.

[replicantangel]

This is the most reasonable comment, because it's *obvious* that this is what the writers are trying to do. They want you to feel the frustration of Benson when she *knows* the guy they've caught is a rapist, but the evidence is thrown out because of a technicality like they weren't aware he was a resident (instead of a guest) of the home they had permission to search.

It frustrates me when I see one of the characters get away with a blatant and egregious violation of constitutional rights with only a slap on the wrist (although I actually feel like they've done that less and less as the seasons have gone on). But a lot of people here need to realize that RL cops *are* beholden to the rules. Do bad things happen? Of course. But that's why internal affairs and an entire branch of the FBI exists - to bring down bad cops. Television and movie portrayals are so ludicrously unrealistic.

Also, just because it makes you uncomfortable doesn't mean it's illegal or a violation of rights.

Re: I think that may be the point.

[(Anonymous)]

"RL cops *are* beholden to the rules."

Oh my gosh you really believe this is generally the case.

*bitter*

Re: I think that may be the point.

[replicantangel]

Yes, because I have seen it happen personally, time and again. Is every violation punished in a timely and fair manner? No. Unfortunately not. But in a world where most people have cameras on their phones, police are under the microscope more than ever. I do know of a couple places which are practically hopeless, but those are becoming fewer and farther between.

If your observation is solely based on news reports, understand that scandal sells, and they often report first impressions without following up with tedious things like proof of justifiable actions. If your observations are your own, I hope you reported any conduct that violated your constitutional rights to the officer's supervisor.