okay, so i think we should *try* to remember the point of this topic. It is not an arguement about what constitutes ooRP smuggling and ooRP police tactics, and it is definitly not about complain that the LPI should be patrolling.
Personally, i almost soley RP as a Liberty Navy member. I enjoy it. The Navy ends up handling police work because th LPI is not around most of the time.
I agree with the OP's idea. I like it. I would love to see it implemented, but not abused. I do not sit idly above Manhattan scanning folks, and when i am in command of the armed forces, i do not let them do this either.
Now, the only time i believe it is acceptable for a lawful to sit above manhattan or any other base is when they are in a large capship. You dont see the Missouri or the Mississippi moving about do you? They sit in one place, otherwise the game mechanics would have them move.
perhaps make a weapon that is specifically designed for this? like the TLD Interface Driver from other mods.