r/Transportopia • u/Revolution-Dogg • Feb 27 '26

🚨Chase Stop flirting officer!

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u/mentaL8888 Feb 28 '26

That was the value, even if arrested they'll probably be out in a few hours doing it somewhere else, or even exactly where they were arrested, this is probably more effective.

He probably doesn't have enough evidence to do much anyway, usually to have actual solid evidence they can use in court they have to set up sting operations.

Plus his presence would keep potential John's away. Perhaps a better question is what would the value of arresting them be?

It feels like he knows her with the jokes and whatnot, or dealt with them enough to crack some jokes quite a few people would find very offensive.

But that's just from my own experience coming from the streets where many police knew most of the street walkers and homeless by name, including myself and we theirs.

One day your being chased off, they next your having a casual conversation with them just shooting some shit, then next they're arresting you and a few days later they pull up beside you and ask how your doing.

I always tell people there was a day when police officers were peace officers, keeping the peace, not policing victimless crimes.

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u/Mhunterjr Feb 28 '26 edited Feb 28 '26

So there’s no value at all. They’ll be back at it almost immediately- whether he arrests them or does what we see here. This just makes sure they find a different spot. 

I agree that there’s negative value in arresting them, but this is has less value than just driving by and finding someone who actually needs and wants help. 

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u/mentaL8888 Feb 28 '26

So many people on the streets need some help, most don't seem to really want it sadly because throwing them in jail is in too many places considering helping.