“Remember people, never talk to the police. Even if you’re a witness don’t do it.”
The “never” part is troubling and I am sure you really don’t mean that.
You are the only witness to an armed robbery and the clerk killed, the criminal runs out the door and you see a police car coming around the corner and you don’t flag down the police and talk to them?
You are the only witness to a rape and the criminal runs down an alley and you see a passing police car and you don’t flag down the police and talk to them?
You are the only witness to a child being abducted and as the classic white step-van drives away, you see a passing police car and you don’t flag down the police and talk to them?
You are the only witness to a guy on the ground getting beaten to death as the criminal walks away you see a passing police car and you don’t flag down the police and talk to them?
I am sure you didn’t mean to say “never.” I am sure you are more interested in catching the rapist, murderer, child abductor by flagging down a passing police car than remaining anon.
Many times time is of the essence to get the search/pursuit going.
Use your own discretion but I will not take any chances of loosing my freedom.
Anon is just as well from a payphone within minutes, just don't identify
yourself unless you plan on hiring a lawyer.
Don't you ever wonder why witnesses Lawyer up?
Talk to a smart Lawyer and they will explain why.