[zeugma]

Sorry, I didn’t realize that “I was just following orders” has now countermanded common human decency. I’ll keep that in mind, that there are some mindless robots on the job.

[thefactor]

Look, you don't have to get all snippy. By the letter of the law the grandmother assaulted a 12 year old girl. And yes, many departments allow officers discretion when making arrests, but in the case of domestic abuse there is far less leeway.

What if the cops got there, heard the story, laughed at the 12 year old, and left the house without arresting the grandmother. Then an hour later the 12 year old is dead. I'm telling you that does happens in domestic scenarios (usually when a husband gets even angrier at his wife for calling the cops). So many departments have said "you MUST arrest" in domestic situations. If only to remove the abuser so they can settle down.