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2. If the thread is acted upon, then the cop shares responsibility for criminal/civil acts.

Reply to shraby (Original post)

Wed May 16, 2012, 10:16 PM

May 2012

IMHO.

If you're suggesting some form of "cop nullification" in cases of potential bodily harm or criminal acts that result from these threats, then I think the officer becomes a co-conspirator or abettor in the crime.

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What if a cop refuses to address a threat to a pharmacist who refused to fill [View all] shraby May 2012 OP

what if a cop refused to address a threat to a women's health provider? pipoman May 2012 #1

If the thread is acted upon, then the cop shares responsibility for criminal/civil acts. NYC_SKP May 2012 #2

The cop should not avoid his responsibility any more than a pharmacist. immoderate May 2012 #3

What if the pharmacist owns the pharmacy ProgressiveProfessor May 2012 #4

We could revoke his license. immoderate May 2012 #5

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SMH Mr Dixon May 2012 #9