Police Role In Crimes

Summary

Police enforce laws and gather evidence, but they do not decide if something is a crime. Prosecutors and courts handle charges and guilt. Delays in reporting incidents are not inherently suspicious, but prompt reporting aids investigations. In New York, making fun of someone could be harassment if it causes alarm or distress. Consider reporting to the police if you feel threatened.

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Today is Wednesday, Feb *, * if something happened to me last Friday and I waited until now to report it, is that suspicious?
It's not necessarily suspicious to wait a few days to report an incident. There could be many legitimate reasons for the delay. However, the sooner you report, the better it is for investigation purposes.
May I ask what type of incident occurred?
Someone made fun of me at a * Eleven
I'm sorry that happened to you. In New York, making fun of someone can be considered harassment, depending on the context and severity.
- Harassment involves intentional conduct that causes alarm or distress.
- You can report it to the police if you feel threatened or distressed.
Would you like more information on how to report this?