The fact is that every crime has a criminal behind them. That criminal needs to be prosecuted in order to bring justice to the victim and to protect community. This criminal who stole the lawnmower may move on to steal from someone else, or even commit a larger crime. Although it may seem foolish to protect a criminal, the minor criminal is still a victim of a crime. I would not attempt to provide unfair service to the minor criminal during this incident, as that would compromise my integrity as an officer. By ignoring this crime, as an officer, I would give the community mixed signals about what I am there to do. I should send the signal that I am there to enforce the law at all times. However, this would not stop me from staying vigilant to