make those azzhats dig their own grave....
unfreekin believeable
i do have a theory on why they don't want you to chase and possibly catch criminals
besides you possibly getting hurt, and making the PD look bad for not doing their job, think about this....the fed and state govt has grants for cities with high crime rates....this money allegedly goes for more cops, but usually gets lost in administration of said funds
they are probably attempting to project the crime rate at a higher number to receive said grant(s)
next time, sleep with your shoes on, and a camera in your pocket, cause i want you to catch them next time, AND have pics of the azzbeating you administer