Glad you found out about this now...G.A. Heath wrote: ...Part of the process involves running the ID of the complainant...
And I ran my name on the site, and there are 2 of me with my common name, and 8 with my full name....
That being said, am I a little off base in being concerned that we now accept the "running and checking the complainant" as part of making a police report??
On one hand, I understand the logistical reasons for doing so--making sure you're legit, verifying all your info for the report etc.
On the other hand, doesn't this send a message that "you better be clean if you're gonna call us"...I thought we *all* had equal protection. Granted you shouldn't be running around on the street with warrants, but just because you do, you shouldn't be left on your own, or in a position that you're afraid to call law enforcement because that traffic ticket 5 years ago may not have been cleared up...
Sorry to hijack the thread, but for some reason this concept just made the hairs stand up on my neck.
I'm prolly off-base anyway. It's Monday, and I'd rather be playing than working!
--Chris