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Edward, you must have had some tough times with LE. I know of no mission statement that advances the theory of ARREST ALL. Officer discretion is still alive and well on the streets were I live. In my 17 years on the street lots of folks got a walk, some even got a ride home.
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That is a nice sentiment and may be your personal philosophy, but many times an arrest is made, and it is typically the job of the police to assist the prosecutor in making sure there is a conviction. I don't think it is common practice to arrest everyone for the revenue though.
Utah is also a duty to inform state. I would always recommend obeying the law in that regard. If they can prove that you have a disregard for any part of the law, no matter how trivial you feel it is, they have got you, and a jury will be putty in their hands.