[AAABEST]

Well that’s American; “Liquor store cops” (whatever those are) creeping around in the dark behind law abiding citizens.

[ellery]

When he responded by yelling "police," Almon folded the knife, clipped it to his belt and complied with all subsequent police orders, Cattabriga testified.

Meanwhile, if I wanted to assault someone, apparently I should simply yell "police" if my victim makes any move to defend him/herself. These plainclothes "cops" are putting fellow citizens in a no-win situation.