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Seeker · 07-12-18, 08:35 AM

You have probably read about the "take down" of the (alleged?) moped thief by the police; they have taken to knocking the rider off the bike.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/...scooter-crime/

I am unsure how I feel about this but I'm leaning towards supporting the police. I would sum it up my mind that the rights of the many outweigh the rights of the one (apologies to Star Trek). Moped crime is (was) increasing and the police had to do something and society shouldn't be hostage to singular criminal citizens.

When trying to catch an errant rider in a city there are few choices; let them go, corner them with multiple units (not usually practical), chase them with a helicopter (again, not always practical) or ram them. What happens if the rider is killed? Would that be unnecessary force?

I understand the officer may be prosecuted which I think is wrong. Difficult problem to solve, though.

07-12-18, 08:35 AM	#1
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	the rights of the citizen versus society You have probably read about the "take down" of the (alleged?) moped thief by the police; they have taken to knocking the rider off the bike. https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/...scooter-crime/ I am unsure how I feel about this but I'm leaning towards supporting the police. I would sum it up my mind that the rights of the many outweigh the rights of the one (apologies to Star Trek). Moped crime is (was) increasing and the police had to do something and society shouldn't be hostage to singular criminal citizens. When trying to catch an errant rider in a city there are few choices; let them go, corner them with multiple units (not usually practical), chase them with a helicopter (again, not always practical) or ram them. What happens if the rider is killed? Would that be unnecessary force? I understand the officer may be prosecuted which I think is wrong. Difficult problem to solve, though.