DISAGREE, IMO current algorithm is more entertaining, in particular this is what differs Mike's gamemode from a dozen others.
What's really useless is being able to arrest suspects by simply typing in the appropriate command while you're within specific range. Looks too op ain't it?
Also, as far as I can see from the context you probably moved from a server running 2012 gamemode (let's not specify), in which all the interactions are based on text commands. In order to cuff a suspect here you may only press 'N' behind their back.
Related to cops-to-robbers ration, I haven't recently seen any weighty disbalance while playing.