Strip Rock-paper-scissors - Police Edition -

“One round,” Vance said, adjusting his duty belt. “Standard precinct rules.”

“My pepper spray!” Vance scrambled through the cup holders. strip rock-paper-scissors - police edition

, a country music festival in Snook, Texas. Three law enforcement officers were caught on camera allowing a young woman—suspected of underage drinking—to avoid a citation by winning a best-of-one game of rock-paper-scissors. The Stake: A citation for underage drinking, which can carry a $500 fine and license suspension. The Result: The woman won (rock beats scissors), and the crowd went wild as she was let off the hook. The Fallout: While the crowd loved it, supervisors did not. The officers were banned from working the festival again and faced internal discipline for "unprofessional conduct". Why Does This Keep Happening? This wasn't a one-off joke. Similar "police editions" of playground games have popped up as memes or rare community interactions. The motivation usually falls into two camps: Humanizing the Badge: Proponents argue that these interactions are a form of "community policing" that builds rapport and de-escalates tension. Discretion vs. Duty: Officers have legal "discretion" to give warnings. However, choosing to exercise that discretion based on a game of chance rather than the facts of the case is where the legal system draws the line. The Ethical Dilemma: Law or Luck? Critics and law enforcement experts point out several risks when "Lady Luck" joins the force: 11 sites Rock-paper-scissors victory over police spares young woman from ... Apr 15, 2015 — “One round,” Vance said, adjusting his duty belt