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Law Enforcement Overconfidence and Criminal Intellect
Law enforcement's overconfidence can lead to overlooking important details and underestimating the intelligence of criminals. It is crucial for law enforcement officials to remember that criminals may be smarter and more prepared than them. Instances of law enforcement's arrogance overshadowing common sense have been seen, where their 'machismo' attitude overrides the necessity of being cautious and prepared when dealing with criminals. This overconfidence can result in disregarding warnings and putting themselves at risk. The need for law enforcement to approach situations with humility and a clear understanding of the criminals' intellect is emphasized, as seen in a scenario where a law enforcement official narrowly averts detection due to quick thinking and deception.