Friends in High Places - S10-E8
Continuity mistake: The Chinese food containers on Eddie and Jamie's table change positions, and the quantity of containers also changes. (00:18:08)
Continuity mistake: The Reagan men sit at the table for a drink. Jamie's glass moves towards/away from him in different shots. (00:23:15)
Answer: It's a common cop show plot device. If the police on the show always acted in the most logical way (i.e. not alerting a suspect to their presence) the show wouldn't have the opportunity for an exciting foot chase.