"Be American, get arrested."
It is truer and truer every day. I deliberately avoid a pathway or roadway if I can see a police officer there.
These guys are overpaid, hyped-up, and ignorant of whatever law you cite when they wrongfully arrest you.
The chief has their back, and suing them is expensive and risky.
Plus you are in prison until you are allowed to post bail.
To anyone who disagrees: 70% of prisoners are there for non-violent offences.
Just go on youtube and watch videos of the things that cops do.
Trust me, you don't want to be on the receiving end of state-legitimized force. It hurts whether justified or not.