Stupid Cop

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by 0313H3

CO Hummer,

That letter was meant as a joke (obviously), not to be taken seriously.

I know. But it hit upon a real and prevailing attitude with a lot of cops.


BTW - I'm NOT in favor of flying by cops at 65mph. I don't think you should do that to anyone. The fact that they are law enforcement officers is irrelevant.

[RuggedH2]

Until you've walked a mile in their shoes.....

Please take the opportunity to go on a "ride along" with your local police. They do this often for the public, it might be a real eye opener.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by 0313H3

Until you've walked a mile in their shoes.....

Please take the opportunity to go on a "ride along" with your local police. They do this often for the public, it might be a real eye opener.

I have, many times. My sister is a cop.

[RuggedH2]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

I have, many times. My sister is a cop.

I would take for granted then, that she is a professional and takes her duties and oath seriously "to protect and uphold the Constitution of the United States".

If she developed an "attitude" about dealing with someone who might flip her off, (the part you seem concerned about) maybe that is a consequence of her everyday circumstances. How bout cutting her some slack?

I have lost almost a friend a year at work, and take sh*t from bad guys everyday that I work. I have been told how I should do my job almost everyday by the public. I must be a moron, except that I have been promoted by my agency to supervise other cops.

It is easy to sit back and point out the failings of others, no one is judged with hindsight like police. Yes, I am now whining on the internet also.

[dеiтайожни]

Originally Posted by 0313H3

I have been told how I should do my job almost everyday by the public. I must be a moron, except that I have been promoted by my agency to supervise other cops.

It is easy to sit back and point out the failings of others, no one is judged with hindsight like police. Yes, I am now whining on the internet also.

What you should've done was type that in bold. Maybe some pictures as well?

[RuggedH2]

Originally Posted by dеiтайожни

What you should've done was type that in bold. Maybe some pictures as well?

Thanks Dei, I'll keep that in mind next time.

[KenP]

I can't find a pic of Frog flipping off Sheriff Buford T. Justice.

[JetEyeNite]

Oh my gosh? what have I done???
Don?t get me wrong. I do respect the police officers. I was pissed off because he did not set up the flares and did not have the police car blocking the road. All he was doing was putting 3 orange cones. Like I said before, it was dark and that cones were not visible.
I was not speeding at all either; I generally don?t drive fast. I stopped at the light, and tried to make a left turn, then I saw the orange cones. So, I stopped again and try to turn around and this is when the police officer yelled and cursed.
All I am saying here is that he should have setup the flares 1st so that the general public could see that the road was closed.
I did not flip him off. All I told him was that he should have setup the flares 1st instead of yelling and cursing.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by 0313H3

I would take for granted then, that she is a professional and takes her duties and oath seriously "to protect and uphold the Constitution of the United States".

If she developed an "attitude" about dealing with someone who might flip her off, (the part you seem concerned about) maybe that is a consequence of her everyday circumstances. How bout cutting her some slack?

I have lost almost a friend a year at work, and take sh*t from bad guys everyday that I work. I have been told how I should do my job almost everyday by the public. I must be a moron, except that I have been promoted by my agency to supervise other cops.

It is easy to sit back and point out the failings of others, no one is judged with hindsight like police. Yes, I am now whining on the internet also.

Yes, you are whining on the internet.

Who are you to give me advise on how to deal with my sister. "Cut her some slack"? What? Do you know anything about her?

Do you remember that you took the paid job as police officer - voluntarily? You are not "owed" anything by the public. If you don't like your job or require reverence for your position, then quit and pursue another profession.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

Yes, you are whining on the internet.

Who are you to give me advise on how to deal with my sister. "Cut her some slack"? What? Do you know anything about her?

Do you remember that you took the paid job as police officer - voluntarily? You are not "owed" anything by the public. If you don't like your job or require reverence for your position, then quit and pursue another profession.

Springs police officer killed during traffic stop


By ANSLEE WILLETT THE GAZETTE

A Colorado Springs patrol officer shot while helping two other cops with a traffic stop late Monday on the city's southeast side died early today.

The officer, whose name is expected to be released later today, was pronounced dead at 12:18 a.m. at Memorial Hospital. He's the second city police officer killed this year in the line of duty.

The alleged killer also was shot during the gun battle about 11:30 p.m. Monday on Fountain Boulevard between Murray Boulevard and Jet Wing Drive. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and is expected to survive, police said. His name has not been released.

The second officer


wasn't wounded. A third officer was in a patrol car at the scene when the shooting occurred.

The officer who was killed was providing backup for the cop who pulled the car over at 11:14 p.m. on the bridge that crosses Sand Creek. The driver was believed to be driving under the influence of alcohol, but it wasn't clear if that was suspected before or after the traffic stop, said Sgt. Mark Stevens, a spokesman for the Police Department.

"Normally, if an officer does a traffic stop, he talks to the driver," Stevens said, "and if he feels he needs assistance, he will call for help."

When two of the officers approached the car in the westbound lanes, the driver opened fire on them, Stevens said. The officer who was fatally wounded was near the driver's door when he was shot.

Hours after the shooting, about a dozen police cars remained at the scene. At least nine orange cones near the alleged killer's car marked evidence, including shell casings. Police slowly walked up and down the westbound and eastbound lanes, using flashlights to look for more evidence.

"It's just sad. Two in one year," Lt. Rafael Cintron said, referring to how many officers have been killed.

Officer Jared Jensen, 30, was killed Feb. 22 near Memorial Park while trying to arrest a fugitive. He was shot once in the face from less than an inch away at a bus bench at Costilla Street and Hancock Avenue. His gun wasn't drawn.

Jensen's alleged killer, 31-year-old Jereme Lamberth, was charged with first-degree murder. Federal agents found Lamberth hiding in an abandoned cabin near South Nevada Avenue and Interstate 25 about 90 minutes after the shooting.

Lamberth was wanted at the time for allegedly stabbing his sister about a dozen times.

Lamberth was expected last month to enter his plea in Jensen's killing, but it was postponed until Jan. 25. Prosecutors will have 60 days from the arraignment to announce whether they'll seek the death penalty.

[jdrew]

Can anyone tell me what the part number for the muffler bearing is?

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

Yes, you are whining on the internet.

Who are you to give me advise on how to deal with my sister. "Cut her some slack"? What? Do you know anything about her?

Do you remember that you took the paid job as police officer - voluntarily? You are not "owed" anything by the public. If you don't like your job or require reverence for your position, then quit and pursue another profession.

On behalf of the rest of the American Public, I don't support your sentiment.

You're right, the public doesn't "owe" him or any other LEO anything, but they deserve more.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by PARAGON

You're right, the public doesn't "owe" him or any other LEO anything, but they deserve more.

You'll need to define "deserve". What do they deserve?

[RuggedH2]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

Yes, you are whining on the internet.

Who are you to give me advise on how to deal with my sister. "Cut her some slack"? What? Do you know anything about her?

Do you remember that you took the paid job as police officer - voluntarily? You are not "owed" anything by the public. If you don't like your job or require reverence for your position, then quit and pursue another profession.

CO Hummer,

It is obvious I will not succeed in swaying your opinions at all.

I was simply trying to defend my occupation and those that practice law enforcement. I don't know your sister, I assumed she is professional, (as I would with all cops until they show me otherwise) if you took my meaning wrong, I'm sorry.

Cops are not perfect they just do the best they can with what they have, they make mistakes like everybody else. They are held to the highest standards. If in trouble, they will pay a higher price.

I love my job and try to be laid back in my approach with the public. Respect is a two way street. If you give it you get it. It doesn't always work, but I always try.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by 0313H3

CO Hummer,

It is obvious I will not succeed in swaying your opinions at all.

I was simply trying to defend my occupation and those that practice law enforcement. I don't know your sister, I assumed she is professional, (as I would with all cops until they show me otherwise) if you took my meaning wrong, I'm sorry.

Cops are not perfect they just do the best they can with what they have, they make mistakes like everybody else. They are held to the highest standards. If in trouble, they will pay a higher price.

I love my job and try to be laid back in my approach with the public. Respect is a two way street. If you give it you get it. It doesn't always work, but I always try.

You are correct, you'll not sway my opinions.

But if you think my opinion of law officers is that they are all bad, corrupt, or act illegally, then you are dead wrong. I believe a number of them take the position with an intent of doing good for the public, not just to make living. I tip my hat to those guys, and you are possibly one of them. The majority of police officers take the position because they simply like doing the work, love the commaradere, and make a decent living. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that either. You don't have to have an inherent love for the public to simply do the job, accept the risks, and get paid.

[jdrew]

Originally Posted by 0313H3

Until you've walked a mile in their shoes.....

Please take the opportunity to go on a "ride along" with your local police. They do this often for the public, it might be a real eye opener.

Was just getting ready to say that...

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by 0313H3

Until you've walked a mile in their shoes.....

Please take the opportunity to go on a "ride along" with your local police. They do this often for the public, it might be a real eye opener.

This is simply another pragmatic argument.

What if I say "I'm a very busy person and have a very little free time. So, I need to driver faster than the speed limit. If you walked a mile in my shoes, you'd understand." You'd probably throw something at me that says "well, the law is the law and you broke it". But, that is actually MY point.

[jdrew]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

This is simply another pragmatic argument.

What if I say "I'm a very busy person and have a very little free time. So, I need to driver faster than the speed limit. If you walked a mile in my shoes, you'd understand." You'd probably throw something at me that says "well, the law is the law and you broke it". But, that is actually MY point.

Naw, I would say, "Leave 10 min earlier." lol

[KenP]

Originally Posted by 0313H3

Until you've walked a mile in their shoes.....

Please take the opportunity to go on a "ride along" with your local police. They do this often for the public, it might be a real eye opener.

I've done "ride alongs" a few times and had a great time. Some punk ass bitch showed us respect by throwing an empty malt liquor bottle at us in a heavily patrolled ghetto. It was pretty sweet the way he was taken down by several officers. (I've never done a ride-along in Va Beach. No fun and excitement.)

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by KenP

I've done "ride alongs" a few times and had a great time. Some punk ass bitch showed us respect by throwing an empty malt liquor bottle at us in a heavily patrolled ghetto. It was pretty sweet the way he was taken down by several officers. (I've never done a ride-along in Va Beach. No fun and excitement.)

The funniest ridealong I did was when we pulled over a drunk driver. Watching that guy try to do the roadside sobriety test was hilarious. But it got better when she put him in the car. He was all over me, telling me how it was illegal for me to be there and how he was going to sue me, etc, etc. I didn't say a word. Just kept a big grin on my face.