There is a blinding error when it come to cop shows

On the lookout for a suspect, spotted, with cops yell out the suspects name, then the police department they are with, stop, put your hands behind your head, etc.
All this from 30/40/50 meters away. Giving the suspect ample time to make a dash for freedom.
Why do they not nonchalantly walk along, showing no interest in the suspect, then nab the person?
Yeah, yeah, chases are suppose to make it more exciting, yada yada yada.
Many times the suspect gets away.

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Think what happens when you get mugged. The innocent will fight back just as much as the criminals.

The object is to not the fight to begin with. Heck even criminals today even know their victims names.

My nephew got mugged at the very same bar that he was friendly with. Everyone knew his name.

The police must identify themselves by the way. Muggers and criminals won't.