F the police. Seriously

[PoBoy321]

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The odds of the policeman slashing his tires are about 5%. Police have so many other available options for keeping this guy from moving his car that slashing his tires is just idiotic. He can remove the plates, put a boot on him, and other things.

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I agree, but the key element in this accusation against the officer is the dick factor, from both parties. OP was being a dick to the cop, and the cop was allegedly being a dick to OP. So the cop chose the worst way to make sure OP wouldn't leave.

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I have a strong feeling that OP is greatly exaggerating the cop's reaction. OP commited a crime. He can try to justify it however he wants, but he destroyed a person's property. I think that this whole incident is just a way for him to try to admonish himself of any personal responsibility.

Anyway, cops deal with assholes all the time. It's pretty much their job. They don't go around slashing everyone's tires.