So, why be “heartless” and arrest petty criminals?
” ... what we’ve learned is, those who will go out an steal a milk crate, for example, are the same people who are probably breaking into cars, breaking into your house,” Horstman said.”
Sounds like stealing is a gateway crime. If somebody breaks into your house, they can be shot dead. Don’t want to die doing home invasion? Don’t start small with stealing milk crates.
“Thanks for picking up trash on the side of the road. You’re free to go.”