I think something that might have driven the arrest is the high profile issue of crimes against minors. Having someone with a felony warrant for that type of crime walking around the neighbor is potentially a nightmare for APD not only on a PR level, but a public safety one. (Regardless of guilt or innocence, perception of that kind of charge.)
I suppose I tend to sympathize more with law enforcement because they have no idea if a person will react in a sane manner. having worked with law enforcement and realizing the crazy shit they deal with, I probably give them more latitude in their response.
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Date: 2008-01-17 05:04 am (UTC)I suppose I tend to sympathize more with law enforcement because they have no idea if a person will react in a sane manner. having worked with law enforcement and realizing the crazy shit they deal with, I probably give them more latitude in their response.