[carom]

I almost got kicked out of school over a computer related issue. I refused to admit to it and they threatened to call the police. It honestly would have been preferable as the police have due process.

Kids reading this, don't give them a confession, police or school admins, take the 5th.

Don't Talk to the Police - https://youtu.be/d-7o9xYp7eE They want to take your money or put you in a cage.

[iron2disulfide]

I almost got kicked out because I "looked like" someone who had vandalized something or other the day before. They pulled me out of class, called me names, made me sit in their little sad office (thus missing more class) and tried to get me to write a written confession. I refused and they said they would "prosecute me to the full extent of the law". The next day I was exonerated with no explanation given.

The two fully-grown adults who ran the security office were former police; judging by the 20+ department badges proudly displayed on their back wall, it looks like they'd been kicked out of every department. One wonders why!

[teddyh]

> One wonders why!

I would actually wonder why, since from what I hear, what you describe is the standard tactic for police. It gets confessions, so they do it.

[MerelyMortal]

Police exchange patches with people they work with.

[willcipriano]

I had the same experience. They engage in a lot of puffery but school administrators know they aren't cops. Just say, "I need to talk to my parents" and don't say anything until you can talk with them.

[ivraatiems]

What was the issue? Just curious, if you're comfortable elaborating.