01-24-2018, 02:41 PM
Surprised no one has started this thread. It was reported by the NY Post that the NYPD union was cutting back on cards that have been termed "get out of jail free" cards in the media. They were reportedly getting around 30, and that is being cut back to 20. This is said to be the result of some of these cards being sold on eBay.
My question is, why are they given out at all? This is not a benefit that should be given to anyone, but there are discussions online that similar systems are in place in other cities. We've all known that there is the idea that if you know a cop well and get into some minor trouble there can be some winking and nodding and some things can go away. That is common cultural knowledge and still unacceptable, but not as flagrant a violation of the law at these cards are. How is this not a 14th amendment violation?
My question is, why are they given out at all? This is not a benefit that should be given to anyone, but there are discussions online that similar systems are in place in other cities. We've all known that there is the idea that if you know a cop well and get into some minor trouble there can be some winking and nodding and some things can go away. That is common cultural knowledge and still unacceptable, but not as flagrant a violation of the law at these cards are. How is this not a 14th amendment violation?
