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[–] Wilco@lemmy.zip 103 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Odd, this is exactly what criminals would do.

[–] barnaclebutt@lemmy.world 76 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

If someone shows up in an unmarked car with no badge and tries to abduct you, why can't you just shoot them?

[–] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 58 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

You can! As much as you can shoot anyone. You're just likely to be severely outgunned and also you'll have to stand trial over it. No idea the odds of winning that case, but the govt largely isn't going after people with money to hire lawyers. Probably get a defense fund donated bigger than Mangione.

Wait, what am I thinking? They will just deport you rather than have a trial and risk a judge declaring their tactics illegal and granting a self-defense claim to resisters.

[–] capital_sniff@lemmy.world 38 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

We had a fellow who shot at the unmarked unidentified police roaming around Minneapolis during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. He was at a gas station if I remember and they beat the shit out of him. It took a while but he won the case and some money.

[–] Blumpkinhead@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think that guy actually shot back when they were driving around firing pepper balls at random people.

[–] SoloCritical@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

I thought it was “rubber” bullets they were firing at people out past curfew. Looks no different than an AR, sounds no different than an AR, how is one to know the difference in the split second when they feel their life is on the line? Answer is: they can’t, if you feel like your life or person is in danger, the sword is the only way.

[–] Revan343@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago

You're not likely to stand trial over it

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[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 14 points 2 weeks ago

Isn't that "stand your ground"? Or does that only work on black or brown people?

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 64 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Can't be held accountable if there's no accountability!

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world 41 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Seriously, officers who aren't pulling them over and ticketing/arresting then should be fired or removed imm

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 21 points 2 weeks ago

they are most likely being told higher up in secret not to.

[–] kautau@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah this is no different then defunding covid studies / the cdc and claiming covid no longer exists

[–] Jimbabwe@lemmy.world 39 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Take a picture of the VIN! It’s on the windshield at the bottom. Sometimes other places too

[–] Blumpkinhead@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

What do we do with the VIN?

[–] Jimbabwe@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

It’s tied to the title and if it’s a private vehicle will tell you who the owner is. Theoretically.

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[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 31 points 2 weeks ago

So if someone wants to commit crimes, they can get take the plates off an unassuming van and the cops wont touch them? Got it.

[–] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 27 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Man. Driving around without plates is always sure to raise an eyebrow in most people.

I'm starting to wonder if we need something to mark a part of the vehicle to alert people it is definitely ICE. Something like vital to the vehicle so they can't just remove it. Like a tire. Maybe something you could like quickly toss in front of and behind a tire. Something that will stick in it. Tires are pretty thick so maybe something slightly sharp, but strong. Maybe two pieces of purpose built steel wrapped around each other. Like that "jacks" game with the bouncy ball.

[–] partofthevoice@lemmy.zip 11 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

Just paint. Any color. Nail polish works.

[–] kreskin@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

good idea. or maybe a paintball that doesnt wash off.

Like these, which are used for marking trees or livestock https://nelsonpaint.com/nelson-pellet-mark-oil-base-marking-pellets-120-ct-box/

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[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Caltrop is the word you're looking for.

[–] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 3 points 2 weeks ago

That sounds dangerous and illegal

[–] hcf@sh.itjust.works 22 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh oh! I know! If they really want to look ghostly then they could wear white sheets over themselves while arresting people.

👻

[–] elvith@feddit.org 20 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

With some kind of pointy hood?

[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

A grand ‘ol wizard’s hat perchance?

[–] chemical_cutthroat@lemmy.world 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Be more ghostlike, you say? I'm sure we can find some people that are willing to facilitate.

[–] Witchfire@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Apparently one of them was a good Nazi recently

[–] Zaktor@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

The link for "Customs and Border Patrol agent" goes to fucking careers dot CBP dot gov. Whatever news outlet that is is doing recruitment advertising in an article about a suicide.

[–] chemical_cutthroat@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

"Hey, we're short staffed, you want a job? We'll give you a gun..."

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[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

It’s the New York Daily News. Specifically, Nicholas Williams and Rocco Parascandola.

It seems they may write for multiple entities so it’s entirely possible that this was an editor choice and not their own. I don’t know though.

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[–] Gates9@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Get the VIN if you get close enough

[–] modus@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] Gates9@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] modus@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Ok but seriously, what are you going to do? Find out who owns it? Check the accident report? This whole "no plates" commotion is pointless. The police don't give a shit. We know that and so far it seems as if nothing will change that.

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[–] DeICEAmerica@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Noem says she is just doing it to protect the kids on Halloween and keep them safe. Well shouldn't we as good citizens help their kids and go and protect their neighborhoods while they are protecting ours... Seems only fair.

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[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

If you see a vehicle parked without plates please remember to deflate the tires.

[–] KingOfSleep@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 weeks ago

Secret Police gonna secret.

[–] crystalmerchant@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Plate less?? What the actual fuck

[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Remind me of other times in history when a militarized government agency was allowed to operate in secret with total impunity and how that turned out.

[–] Formfiller@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Gestapo criminals committing hate crimes

[–] SGGeorwell@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

A fat ghost

[–] DeICEAmerica@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

They are ALL going to disappear like ghosts when the Dem govs finally get off their asses and deputize the scores of ex military and LEO that are NOT in love with Trump. I am shocked Pritzker has not done this yet. I along with many of my retired LEO are chomping at the bit to get rid of these bad apples.

[–] Ancalagon@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago
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