But before [the deputy] could get very far with his explanation, Ms. Thomas held up her right arm. There was no phone in it. There had never been a phone in it because she has no right hand.

  • brygphilomena@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 months ago

    Cops should be penalized for citations and arrests that are thrown out or dismissed.

    Make it mean something to them for when they get it wrong.

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      2 months ago

      There is technically a process to do this, but it takes significant time and resources. Additionally it’s likely you will experience retaliation during the process.

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      1 month ago

      That’ll just encourage them to lie and double down even more.

      Sometimes people make mistakes. It’s what they do afterwards that matters. That’s even true for cops.