A more conventional narrative would simply have the honest cop bringing down the mob in the regular course of his duties. (sfgate.com)
Even without permission, they would probably fall into the second category and certainly the third if they were engaged in the lawful course of their duties. (law.stackexchange.com)
The risk of arbitrary use also makes the power incompatible with the traditional discretion given to UK police officers in course of their duties. (ukhumanrightsblog.com)