Given that the gang problem has become a topic of interest for the police and is of some concern to the courts as well, what do you do?

A gang fight erupts in an Asian neighborhood which results in the deaths of two rival gang members. Upon interviewing residents of the area who might have seen happened, police officers cannot find anyone willing to make a statement. They, do, however, recover substantial physical evidence that links two particular suspects to the crime. While you are trying to decide what to do, local Asian Americans protest the treatment citizens receive from police officers, causing a major uproar at City Hall. As a result, your supervisor tells you to drop the case since it will likely result in a political disaster.Given that the gang problem has become a topic of interest for the police and is of some concern to the courts as well, what do you do? Assume also that you have what you think to be enough evidence to obtain a warrant for the arrest of the suspects.QuestionsWhat do you do? Do you proceed despite your supervisor’s orders? What is the dilemma for you?What kind of repercussions might you experience if you decide to continue with the case? What would they be if you decided to drop it?Why would the police chief, the district attorney, and the mayor want you to drop the case?Can a group such as Asian Americans, which typically represent a small percentage of the crime statistics and are usually less vocal than other minority groups, really have an impact on local politics? How?