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TRIGGERnometry

Why Are the Police Investigating “Non-crime”?

May 3, 2024
09:19
Snipd AI
Debating UK police investigating non-crime hate incidents, citing examples like a man reported for whistling a kids' TV show theme song. Criticizing the authoritarian implications and wastefulness of police resources in labeling such incidents. Discussing the case of Harry Miller, investigated for a non-crime hate incident related to freedom of expression, emphasizing the significance of safeguarding liberty.
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Quick takeaways

  • Police investigating non-crime hate incidents pose a threat to freedom of expression and individual opportunities.
  • Institutions like the College of Policing continue to record non-crime hate incidents, despite government interventions and legal concerns.

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Recording of Non-Crime Hate Incidents

The podcast highlights the concerning trend of law enforcement agencies dedicating time and resources to investigating non-crime hate incidents. These incidents, which do not constitute criminal behavior, are being recorded by police based solely on the perceived feelings of the individuals involved. The number of non-crime hate incidents has escalated significantly over the years, with virtually no evidential threshold required for their documentation. This practice has led to inflated numbers of such incidents, raising questions about the validity and purpose of these recordings.

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