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Might be for the safety of those around...how many people arrested for "non violent" wind up being wanted for something more serious, and if they're not handcuffed, could bolt, or worse, hurt someone around them in an effort to escape.
Not to mention, some people get downright irate if they're in trouble with the cops...even if it's not serious, in which case the cop would have his hands full.
If you are arrested, you should be handcuffed. How is the cop going to know if you are violent or not? Maybe you are being arrested for shoplifting but perhaps a month ago you were released from prison on an assault and battery charge.
The other added benefit of handcuffing is that I would imagine it does hurt, and it would be extremely embarassing. Maybe that works as a crime deterrent for some people.
Bottom line, don't break the law and you won't have to worry about it.
I understand your point, but I think that they should be in cuffs for the safety of everyone. I think it's a fair question to raise about whether or not this should be broadcast on tv, although it is public record.
Many officer are assulted by the people that do nno-violent crimes. We are having enough trouble getting people to be police officers as is;why put them at further risk.Heck;you can't even have a celebration of a football championship without it turning violent. I the end peole can not be trusted to use common sense.The courts are full of non-vioent offenders being charged with violence on police during the arrest.
I definitely agree with the sentiment that anybody charged with a crime should be handcuffed for everyone's saftey. You never know who'll turn violent as soon as they realize that they're being arrested.
As others have mentioned, at the time of the initial arrest, the officer may not know if there any outstanding warrents out there for the suspect - many suspects give false names / idenities when arrested.
Handcuffing is for the safety of the officer and the suspect. Some suspects, even those being arrested for the minor of infractions, have been know to go absolutely beserk - and have hurt themselves, the officer and bystanders.
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