The Giant Fucking Robot

The Mayor of Wellford, Sallie Peake decided to make crime a little bit easier on criminals by banning police officers from chasing suspects. The memo came out on September 2, 2009 with only two sentences saying:

“As of this date, there are to be no more foot chases when a suspect runs. I do not want anyone chasing after any suspects whatsoever.“

Seems like the city of Wellford elected a winner. The apparent reason for this memo is because several officers have been injured during chases which was driving up insurance costs for the town.

Reporter Chris Cato from the Channel 7 local news had the chance to interview this brilliant lady:

Reporter: “Are you telling your officers if they witness a crime – they witness someone commit a crime on someone else and they’re ten yards away – they can’t go stop that person?“
Peake: “Is that in there?“ (referring to policy)
Reporter: “It says no chases whatsoever.“
Peake: “Well, that’s what I said, no chases, didn’t I? I didn’t say nothing about a crime. If you see a crime, this that and the other -“
Reporter: “Well, that’s what a chase is – “
Peake: “Well, I told them no chase on foot, and (the police chief) know exactly what I mean, so you’re trying to twist what I -“
Reporter: “No, I’m not. You said no chases. No chases means no chases.“
Peake: (claps hands) “You got you a story, thank God! You are so sweet! You got you a story on a woman in Wellford! Hallelujah! I’m so proud of you, Mr. Cato!“

Check out the full interview below.

[via College Humor]