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[-] Wilco@lemmy.zip 106 points 5 months ago

Odd, this is exactly what criminals would do.

[-] barnaclebutt@lemmy.world 77 points 5 months ago

If someone shows up in an unmarked car with no badge and tries to abduct you, why can't you just shoot them?

[-] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 58 points 5 months ago

You can! As much as you can shoot anyone. You're just likely to be severely outgunned and also you'll have to stand trial over it. No idea the odds of winning that case, but the govt largely isn't going after people with money to hire lawyers. Probably get a defense fund donated bigger than Mangione.

Wait, what am I thinking? They will just deport you rather than have a trial and risk a judge declaring their tactics illegal and granting a self-defense claim to resisters.

[-] capital_sniff@lemmy.world 39 points 5 months ago

We had a fellow who shot at the unmarked unidentified police roaming around Minneapolis during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. He was at a gas station if I remember and they beat the shit out of him. It took a while but he won the case and some money.

[-] Blumpkinhead@lemmy.world 18 points 5 months ago

I think that guy actually shot back when they were driving around firing pepper balls at random people.

[-] SoloCritical@lemmy.world 13 points 5 months ago

I thought it was “rubber” bullets they were firing at people out past curfew. Looks no different than an AR, sounds no different than an AR, how is one to know the difference in the split second when they feel their life is on the line? Answer is: they can’t, if you feel like your life or person is in danger, the sword is the only way.

[-] Revan343@lemmy.ca 4 points 5 months ago

You're not likely to stand trial over it

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[-] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 15 points 5 months ago

Isn't that "stand your ground"? Or does that only work on black or brown people?

[-] Linktank@lemmy.today 67 points 5 months ago

Can't be held accountable if there's no accountability!

[-] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world 42 points 5 months ago

Seriously, officers who aren't pulling them over and ticketing/arresting then should be fired or removed imm

[-] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 21 points 5 months ago

they are most likely being told higher up in secret not to.

[-] kautau@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago

Yeah this is no different then defunding covid studies / the cdc and claiming covid no longer exists

[-] Jimbabwe@lemmy.world 40 points 5 months ago

Take a picture of the VIN! It’s on the windshield at the bottom. Sometimes other places too

[-] Blumpkinhead@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago

What do we do with the VIN?

[-] Jimbabwe@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago

It’s tied to the title and if it’s a private vehicle will tell you who the owner is. Theoretically.

[-] Blumpkinhead@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Do average citizens have access to that information though? I would think it wouldn't show personal information.

[-] Jimbabwe@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

Well, consider a Nuremberg Trials situation where these people’s actions are brought to light. You might not be able to do anything immediately, but their actions can always be documented and preserved.

[-] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Carfax lets you check some information with a VIN.

[-] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 31 points 5 months ago

So if someone wants to commit crimes, they can get take the plates off an unassuming van and the cops wont touch them? Got it.

[-] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 28 points 5 months ago

Man. Driving around without plates is always sure to raise an eyebrow in most people.

I'm starting to wonder if we need something to mark a part of the vehicle to alert people it is definitely ICE. Something like vital to the vehicle so they can't just remove it. Like a tire. Maybe something you could like quickly toss in front of and behind a tire. Something that will stick in it. Tires are pretty thick so maybe something slightly sharp, but strong. Maybe two pieces of purpose built steel wrapped around each other. Like that "jacks" game with the bouncy ball.

[-] partofthevoice@lemmy.zip 12 points 5 months ago

Just paint. Any color. Nail polish works.

[-] kreskin@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

good idea. or maybe a paintball that doesnt wash off.

Like these, which are used for marking trees or livestock https://nelsonpaint.com/nelson-pellet-mark-oil-base-marking-pellets-120-ct-box/

[-] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 3 points 5 months ago

That doesn't usually flatten a tire

[-] partofthevoice@lemmy.zip 5 points 5 months ago

Ah, sorry. I was thinking of IDing purposes.

A wad of bubblegum with 2 or three nails pushed through it in opposing directions? Maybe a crumbled cardboard roll from a toilet paper instead of gum, not sure… something cheap and fast to produce is the answer, with multiple nails to make sure it sticks.

Only problem with nails is that they can simultaneously clog the hole they create, but it’s a start.

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[-] ikidd@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

Caltrop is the word you're looking for.

[-] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 3 points 5 months ago

That sounds dangerous and illegal

[-] hcf@sh.itjust.works 23 points 5 months ago

Oh oh! I know! If they really want to look ghostly then they could wear white sheets over themselves while arresting people.

👻

[-] elvith@feddit.org 20 points 5 months ago

With some kind of pointy hood?

[-] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

A grand ‘ol wizard’s hat perchance?

[-] chemical_cutthroat@lemmy.world 20 points 5 months ago

Be more ghostlike, you say? I'm sure we can find some people that are willing to facilitate.

[-] Witchfire@lemmy.world 15 points 5 months ago

Apparently one of them was a good Nazi recently

[-] Zaktor@sopuli.xyz 7 points 5 months ago

The link for "Customs and Border Patrol agent" goes to fucking careers dot CBP dot gov. Whatever news outlet that is is doing recruitment advertising in an article about a suicide.

[-] chemical_cutthroat@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

"Hey, we're short staffed, you want a job? We'll give you a gun..."

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[-] Gates9@sh.itjust.works 18 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Get the VIN if you get close enough

[-] modus@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago
[-] Gates9@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago
[-] modus@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago

Ok but seriously, what are you going to do? Find out who owns it? Check the accident report? This whole "no plates" commotion is pointless. The police don't give a shit. We know that and so far it seems as if nothing will change that.

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[-] DeICEAmerica@lemmy.world 12 points 5 months ago

Noem says she is just doing it to protect the kids on Halloween and keep them safe. Well shouldn't we as good citizens help their kids and go and protect their neighborhoods while they are protecting ours... Seems only fair.

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[-] Fedizen@lemmy.world 10 points 5 months ago

If you see a vehicle parked without plates please remember to deflate the tires.

[-] KingOfSleep@lemmy.ca 7 points 5 months ago

Secret Police gonna secret.

[-] crystalmerchant@lemmy.world 7 points 5 months ago

Plate less?? What the actual fuck

[-] Formfiller@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago

Gestapo criminals committing hate crimes

[-] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago

Remind me of other times in history when a militarized government agency was allowed to operate in secret with total impunity and how that turned out.

[-] SGGeorwell@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago

A fat ghost

[-] DeICEAmerica@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

They are ALL going to disappear like ghosts when the Dem govs finally get off their asses and deputize the scores of ex military and LEO that are NOT in love with Trump. I am shocked Pritzker has not done this yet. I along with many of my retired LEO are chomping at the bit to get rid of these bad apples.

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