Scammed by Police by David Crichton

Faked Evidence Used and Innocence Ignored by Police Manipulation of Facts

Justice isn’t blind—it’s pressured, politicized, and disturbingly strategic.

In an age dominated by data, speed, and efficiency metrics, the promise that an innocent person will be protected by the justice system is no longer guaranteed. Scammed By Police exposes the unsettling truth: fairness is often sacrificed for convenience, and the vulnerable are left defenseless against a system more concerned with convictions than truth.

Across five eye-opening chapters, this book uncovers how digital manipulation, international legal violations, and systemic abuse of power create a dangerous blueprint for injustice. From police departments under pressure to justify budgets, to prosecutors rewarded for their win rate instead of their integrity, the very foundation of justice has been compromised.

Through the story of one falsely accused man—an autistic British citizen targeted by a known hacker—you’ll discover how easily digital evidence can be fabricated, misinterpreted, and weaponized. Even more disturbing, you’ll see how this evidence was knowingly admitted, disclosure rules broken, and international law quietly ignored.

This is not speculation. It is a documented failure.

And it is not an isolated case. It represents a wider, systemic threat where misunderstood, marginalized, or simply inconvenient individuals are swept into prosecutions—not because they are guilty, but because they are easy to blame.

It is a call for reform. A must-read for anyone concerned with justice, human rights, and the hidden dangers of our digital age.

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Excerpt from Scammed by Police © Copyright 2025 David Crichton

CHAPTER 01
WHY POLICE PROSECUTE THE INNOCENT

SYSTEMIC PRESSURES ON MODERN POLICING

In recent years, law enforcement agencies across the world particularly in Western democracies have found themselves at the center of a growing storm. This storm is not only fueled by public criticism or high-profile incidents of misconduct, but also by deeply entrenched systemic pressures that weigh heavily on the daily functioning of police departments. Among the most influential of these are budget cuts, reduced resources, and declining public trust factors that, when combined, create an environment where miscarriages of justice can easily occur.

1. Budget Cuts and Financial Strain

Many police departments face ongoing reductions in government funding. This often translates to understaffing, overworked officers, and a lack of access to modern forensic tools, mental health training, or investigative support. In such environments, the pressure to “close cases quickly” becomes an unofficial priority. Rather than spending time conducting thorough investigations, officers may feel compelled to reach conclusions swiftly sometimes even relying on assumptions or circumstantial evidence, especially when resources don’t allow for deeper inquiry. The result is a justice system increasingly shaped by efficiency over accuracy.

2. Limited Training and Outdated Tools

With reduced budgets come limitations in training. Officers may not receive up-to-date instruction on ethical interrogation techniques, bias awareness, or the handling of complex forensic evidence. Without the tools to approach cases with a full spectrum of professional awareness, mistakes even fatal ones become more likely. In some cases, lack of training can allow for confirmation bias to take hold early in an investigation, where an officer locks onto a suspect and subconsciously filters out any information that might contradict their initial belief.

3. Pressure to Maintain “Clearance Rates”

Police performance is often measured through statistics like clearance rates—the percentage of cases that are officially “solved.” This can create a dangerous incentive structure. Officers or departments might prioritize case closures over actual justice, and when a department’s survival (or funding) is tied to how many cases it solves, the temptation to push forward with shaky charges increases. Under this pressure, an innocent person may become a convenient target to satisfy statistical demands and appease superiors or the public.