It would only be negligence if the police were considered like some sort of dangerous wild animal that people need to avoid provoking, and can't be held responsible on its own.
Which may very well be accurate, but I can't imagine the law ever punishing someone on that basis.
It would only be negligence if the police were considered like some sort of dangerous wild animal that people need to avoid provoking, and can't be held responsible on its own.
Which may very well be accurate, but I can't imagine the law ever punishing someone on that basis.