So I can see if the police feel threatened the two squad car rule.
But what’s the purpose of no arrests unless absolutely necessary?
They were enforcing some damn liberal law when Garner died.
“But whats the purpose of no arrests unless absolutely necessary?”
every arrest has a potential of conflict and lethal force. Some folks go crazy when placed under arrest.
Two benefits. First, it decreases the number of confrontations which might distract the cop from watching his back. Second, and more importantly, it’s going to kick the city in the pocketbook. No easy pay rather than show up tickets, and no easy plea to a fine misdemeanors. (A third benefit - the ticket fixing lawyers and the judges they deal with will feel a pinch and start pushing the politicians).
But whats the purpose of no arrests unless absolutely necessary?
To save their jobs, not endanger themselves, be sued, etc.
They don’t want to subject themselves to what the policeman in Ferguson went through.
I don’t blame them.
But whats the purpose of no arrests unless absolutely necessary?
It's like any other union work slow down.
Arrests cause incidents like Michale Brown and Eric Garner and the police get hounded. So avoid that possibility.
Safety of the police, which has now become paramount due to DiBlasio supporting the "protesters" and today's execution of two police officers.
Byproduct of course will be increased crime which will bring heat on DiBlasio.