Proof that cops don't need to be so hardcore about demanding respect

At least, that is, in regards to traffic police

"Many times, the mimes can achieve what traffic police cannot achieve using warning and sanctions in their efforts to maintain control," he said. "Mimes, on the contrary, often achieve the same objective by employing artistic and peaceful actions."

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Full story at the link: http://news.yahoo.com/shhh-mimes-tackle-traffic-chaos-venezuela-163540320.html

I am fascinated by the fact that people are more inclined to listen to silent rebukes and chastizement than to whistles and yelling from someone in a police uniform.

Verd said:

I am fascinated by the fact that people are more inclined to listen to silent rebukes and chastizement than to whistles and yelling from someone in a police uniform.

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It's not so much a newfound technique as a lost art.

From the article: "About 120 mimes dressed in clown-like outfits and white gloves..."

After all, traffic policeman of old, before the invention of lights, were dressed in uniforms and white gloves. Perhaps the mimes are simply dusting off an old, but effective standard.

Except for the the face paint, of course.