why are soap cops always such complete idiots

Today Jack said, "Pomerantz is smart enough to know I wouldn't leave my calling card"--his handkerchief stuffed down the Adam's throat--and yet Pomerantz arrested Nick because of his pen, along with a little blood on his jacket. Yeah, makes perfect sense. Jack is innocent but clearly Nick is suspicious.

And how could they all "stand around and watch Adam die" as Pomerantz suggested when the lights were out?! Geez, I don't know who is worse: Chance or Pomerantz.