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Witnessed a cop in Fair Haven last night seem to ignore a group of 10-15 bikers speeding and doing wheelies right in front of his police cruiser. I was kind of shocked he didn't go after them, so I walked up and asked him what was up with that. He stated that although he would like to, he is unable to pursue anyone unless they have a weapon or have just committed a felony crime. It is the policy of NHPD due to their fear of 'lawsuits' if someone is injured as a result of a vehicle pursuit. Why is New Haven different than other agencies that DO pursue criminals?, I asked. Got no answer except it is the policy NHPD has adopted.
I think this policy creates a lack of respect toward our police and effectively ties their hands behind their back so they cannot do their job.
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detour01 (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
angry in fair haven (Guest)
What? Huh? So is this why I get treated like crap when I call in an atv or motorbike on the street? This is nuts, and a public safety issue. What if I am an innocent driver who accidentally kills one of them w/ my car when they come around the corner speeding and popping wheelies? So, now my life is also ruined, because the cops won't prevent this?!
I knew that the reason why people act like it's the wild west here is because the cops let them. No enforcement is going to make things here o downhill real fast. Also, what happened to quality-of-life enforcements, like they have in NY, and like we had somewhat under Chief Lewis? Traffic stops and the like turn up criminals. Do you really think none of those kids on bikes had weapons or drugs on them? Come on. Remember that guy on the atv out in Branford last year w/ his guns?
E (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
"Guest": - it happens ALL THE TIME! I have seen MANY MANY MANY events happening right in front of cops and they do NOTHING! Here are a few incidences that *I* PERSONALLY have seen:
1) A 40ish year old hispanic male on a blue retro moped with a 2yr old girl on the front of the bike without restraint, helmet or support. This was at the Kimberly Ave/EllaTGrasso intersection. He was at the front of the line and directly to his right in the front of traffic in the closest lane to him was a cop. Cop turning up Kimberly from Ella, passing this man and did absolutely NOTHING!
2) A red Ram truck, impatient for traffic at a redlight, in front of Ernies Pizza on Whalley, went around 2 cars in front of him, up on the sidewalk, around a telephone pole and around the light to continue on his path straight. A cop was at the front of traffic in the next lane. He did NOTHING!
3) About 6 4wheelers in Edgwood Park driving around the playground area, every now and then stopping to talk to their friends with some loose, some tethered pitbulls. 2 Cop cars sitting nearby in the entry to the Park where it typically is closed off. Doing nothing.
These are just a FEW of the MANY thing I have seen while here in New Haven. SMDH - yerup! This is why people behave badly - because they can.
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