Originally Posted by Custardthecat

Heres a scenario for you

Lets say it involves an individual, or number of individuals and your house, thus:

Whilst driving past your nice house the local fuzz see someone taking pictures of your house from a vehicle (including your security system /alarm) and that nice new BMW / Lexus in your drive

scenario 1.

Cops pull up and ask whats occurring

Individual(s) state their business as realtors involved in house sale and appear to be able to attain credibility in this respect (by whatever means) and cops drive away, suspicions abated

or

Individuals refuse to assist cops in enquiries stating its a free country and they can do as they please in terms of taking pictures. Cops either push it, or they don't

or

Cops see pictures taken and whilst thinking, thats a little odd they drive on thinking its none of their business as no crime is being committed and the person(s) is obviously exercising their rights and it's not suspicious at all because they have 'a right' to do it.

next night


Nothing at all happens

or

Your house is violently entered your family held at knife point while the keys are demanded and your stolen to order car is never seen again, except on another continent having been shipped out on a container within 24hrs and your loved ones are traumatised to boot.


then


You become aware that there was unusual activity unacted upon by the Police who could have put in a challenge and thus detterred the crims what would be your feelings. 'Don'y worry, you upheld their rights in doing nothing to be curious and challenge' or would you file suit for neglect (not sure how it works over there).

Different when it's closer to home, perhaps

In the case of your house and someone perhaps casing it, what would you, have the officers do?

A. Approach and clear suspicion that they are legitimate

B. Nothing