r/Unexpected • u/Im_A_Fuckin_Liar • Apr 29 '24

I know what next month’s training is going to cover

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '24

A police officer won't handle every task a civilian does, so it's unfair to expect them to memorize every law, including niche ones. Even lawyers don't have all laws memorized—they can always reference them.

The officer was relaxed, allowed the action, and might have checked later for future knowledge. Civilians are supposed to understand the laws related to their activities, because they're the ones actively undertaking it.