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You are fired. You don't stop people because of a hunch or because they "look suspicious". You stop people because of probable cause.
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Wrong actually. Terry v Ohio provides us scumbags the reasonable suspicion doctorine where we may stop a person if we believe they have, had or about to commit a crime. Probable cause is needed to make an arrest without a warrant.
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Oh my police officers being in shape and actually getting away from their desks? What is Law Enforcement coming to???
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Actually there is more to this, but it has to do with violating the contract. Our lock ups need to be manned by state law, by at least one sworn member. There are 3 desk spots that are bid positions per watch per the contract. The being in shape item, on it's face is reasonable BUT, in the context it was used, patrolman do not get a paid lunch in violation of a myriad of labor laws, both state and federally. Where in the US can you sit down, order a healthy meal, and be out of the place in exactly 30 minutes. Couple this with working 4-12pm or 12-8am and then going to court or for many, a second job and the health issues start to come into play. Our schedule is 6, 8 hour days, and two days off. You see two three day weekends every six weeks.