[Brytani]

Ever heard the term "sh$t rolls downhill"? Do you really think the average patrol officer, the very cop the majority of people will ever have any dealings with, has a say in what they investigate or go after.

IMO, the biggest reason criminals are no longer afraid of the police is the fact our politicians, civil rights groups, "community leaders" etc etc have cut the cajones off of what cops can do.

Perfect case in point, California two days ago, a man was allowed to drive recklessly through the streets putting others in danger because the cops there are not allowed to use methods to stop him such as spike strips or shooting out a tire.

Is that the fault of the patrol officers or the ones in power who pay attention to the likes of Al Sharpton/Jesse Jackson (take your pick) and stop letting cops do their job?

[Centurion2000]

IMO, the biggest reason criminals are no longer afraid of the police is the fact our politicians, civil rights groups, "community leaders" etc etc have cut the cajones off of what cops can do.

I agree .. child molestors, and murderers should be hung, shot or killed.