Cops are in a difficult situation. Even if the fight is over and both side go their separate ways, he still need to document it just for liability and one party might later try to press charges or sue. Besides, if the cop isn't there, then the entire "equal combat" question doesn't apply.suthdj wrote:Fights last a very short time, How many times will the LEO's show up before it is done. By the time the combatants have finished kissed an made up is when the police show up. Not slamming the police but they just can't be everywhere in a matter of seconds, hence why we carry.MechAg94 wrote:The problem I see is fist fights can easily cause serious bodily injury in the right circumstances. Also, do you really want cops seeing two guy duking it out and doing nothing? I wouldn't think you want cops essentially becoming street fight referees.
I guess my view is if people want to fight it out, find a boxing ring and referee.