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therefore, should instead be brought to institutions intended
for juvenile delinquents. Apparently, police do not bother to do
background checks of their suspects. Simple logic tells one that
if this is the case, what are the chances that they also bother to
verify an individual’s involvement in a crime before he or she
gets arrested?
Jail paralegal officers have also observed that some police reports
narrate exactly the same offense, how it was committed, and the
sequence of events. The only three things that vary are the names
of the suspects, their addresses, and the dates. Apparently, according
to paralegal officers, police do such things to effect an unlawful
arrest and thereby create an opportunity for extortion.
Use of Assets
Firewood: The Root Causes of Problems
Police do not bother to do background checks of their suspects so that even underage detainees are transferred to Quezon
City Jail when they should be sent to DSWD, which has a program that addresses the needs of juvenile delinquents.
It is a common practice among police officers to employ “assets”
in their operations. Assets are key informants who help the
police solve particular cases. They provide such information as
the personalities involved, the date and venue of the crime, and
the nature of an illegal operation. As such, assets are detailed in
places where illegal activities are commonly conducted.
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