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[–] RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I never questioned that. I even went with OP's story, chose to believe they told the complete truth. But they complained about police not doing anything and the shitty reality of it is that without any kind of evidence the police cannot do anything.

[–] fpslem@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I think we're both in agreement about the result, but we shouldn't forget that testimony is evidence. The chump behind the wheel will deny it, so you'll have conflicting testimonial evidence, but until recently, this was usually all the evidence any prosecutor had. We've gotten too used to video evidence and now police won't act without it, even though it's not legally required. It just provides a convenient excuse for cops not to bother when they don't care.

[–] RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 5 months ago

OK, you're right. Ideally, the police should just follow up and not predict the result since that's the judge's job, not theirs.

I don't think there are many countries with such a low crime rate where police can really work that close to the book though. And I think there are "better" examples for "ACAB" in the US.