Seven Bullshit Police Myths Everyone Believes (Thanks to Movies)
Came across this amusing but mostly true rundown of seven bullshit police myths. The myths it debunks are the following:
Myth #7. Forensic Science is Magic
Myth #6. The Insanity Defense Lets You Get Away With Murder
Myth #5. Not Talking To Cops Equals Obstruction of Justice
Myth #4. Undercover Cops Have To Identify Themselves If Asked
Myth #3. Tracing a Call Takes a Long TimeMyth #2. Criminals Must Be Read Their Miranda Rights or They Will Go FreeMyth #1. Everyone Gets One Free Phone Call
Follow this link for an entertaining and informative explanation for why these are strictly myths (note that it contains a paranoid big-brother-is-listening-through-our-cell-phone theory that I'm not sold but otherwise seems accurate and is definitely worth a read.)
1/26/10 Editing Note: Added a line to (hopefully) clarify that the list alone isn't what's worth reading; you really need to follow the link.
Myth #7. Forensic Science is Magic
Myth #6. The Insanity Defense Lets You Get Away With Murder
Myth #5. Not Talking To Cops Equals Obstruction of Justice
Myth #4. Undercover Cops Have To Identify Themselves If Asked
Myth #3. Tracing a Call Takes a Long TimeMyth #2. Criminals Must Be Read Their Miranda Rights or They Will Go FreeMyth #1. Everyone Gets One Free Phone Call
Follow this link for an entertaining and informative explanation for why these are strictly myths (note that it contains a paranoid big-brother-is-listening-through-our-cell-phone theory that I'm not sold but otherwise seems accurate and is definitely worth a read.)
1/26/10 Editing Note: Added a line to (hopefully) clarify that the list alone isn't what's worth reading; you really need to follow the link.
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