Police driving habits
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Sure officers speed, talk on the cell phone, weave in and out of traffic. On the same token, citizens do that same thing. Now how many of you were stopped for any of those violations and the cop gave you a warning and sent you on your way? If they did, they didn't come onto a public forum telling everyone he let someone off. If you feel the need to call and complain, then it should have been done in private, without posting it on a public forum.
The police have limited manpower, protect your neighborhood while you are asleep or away on vacation. They are mentors to younger children, as well as councelors dealing with domestic problems. That's a large responsibility they carry on their back. On top of that, while everyone else is off for July 4th, the weekends, all holidays-they aren't. They don't spend anytime with their family due to working all the time. They do hold a higher standard, but sometimes, they make mistakes-just like anyone else. I just feel if you have a problem with an officer's actions- make a complaint-simple as that without posting on a forum. That looks bad on the entire police department.
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The police have limited manpower, protect your neighborhood while you are asleep or away on vacation. They are mentors to younger children, as well as councelors dealing with domestic problems. That's a large responsibility they carry on their back. On top of that, while everyone else is off for July 4th, the weekends, all holidays-they aren't. They don't spend anytime with their family due to working all the time. They do hold a higher standard, but sometimes, they make mistakes-just like anyone else. I just feel if you have a problem with an officer's actions- make a complaint-simple as that without posting on a forum. That looks bad on the entire police department.
Feel free to leave as much negative karma as you like-it makes me feel warm inside. Have a great day
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Lugnut
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ncgirl said:
If you had actually read what I posted you would have noticed that I was undecided on whether to report this at all. It was conversations with three police officers (including Sheriff Zylak) that convinced me to file a formal complaint.
You've led a sheltered life if you can apply the word "glory" to anything in this entire thread.
gigi6
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Mikeinsmd said:Good Gawd don't tell me you're a cop.
1. The BS you put up with is your chosen career. No one forced you into it.
2. Because you do deal with a lot of BS does not give you the right to yap on a cell and drive like a moron. :du":
Mike - you got it right! I don't care WHO you are - the law is the law. I'm just sick and tired of watching all the TOOLS who calls themselves "the Po-lice" and break every damn law there is! Its time someone called them on the b.s. they pull. I understand that there are a few (and I DO mean FEW) police that are actually worth a damn. But those who constantly break the law by speeding, driving like demons, pulling people over just to "get a quota" give me a break! Stop acting like you own the world and everyone should
willie
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What is the purpose of your post? Are you suggesting we should overlook this ONE particular cop's tailgating, improper lane changes, failure to pay proper attention, failure to yield, speeding and crossing the solid line just because he has a low paying, thankless job? Please explain what your post has to do with the original post by Lugnut.bad1032 said:
BS Gal
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I can tell you what I see all the time. I see the good cops doing their jobs. I see the "other ones" doing their jobs, also. I see more good than bad. The young newbies are full of themselves, but I think they are guided by the older ones, when the older ones are taking care of them. I do see all of them doing stupid stuff we would all get pulled over for, but for the most part, they are busting their butts. I would trust them to respond in a minute if I needed them, which, thank God, I haven't ever had to. I don't like the way they drive and the way they just act like they have the total rights to the road, but, hopefully, when they are driving like idiots without sirens or lights, they are responding to something.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
Nope, not buying it.. how many house break-ins do they stop in any neighborhood that are in progess?? How many do they investigate after the fact?.. It is NOT the cop's job to protect me or my property, that is MY responsibility. there are not nor will there EVER be enough cops on the street to protect a single home or citizen. Or are you saying you'll come by and walk my kids to school, and park in my driveway while I'm on vacation??section8 said:
AND you are implying cops NEVER get time off? Then what the hell were all those police cars doing in my parking lot most of the time? They seemed to have MORE then enough time to enjoy themselves, pick up women (there has to be SOME benefit to taking a low paying job) drink party.. etc etc..
Of course the cars weren't there when they were running to Wal Mart, or Taco Bell.
Lot of people have much worse jobs without the respect cops get, so don't whine about the way of life. Life is full of choices, and if you went into the job not knowing what the life was like, then YOU made a bad choice, maybe you should make another choice.
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rallwine2000
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I filed a complaint over the phone, only to be hollered at by the Sgt on duty and told I had no idea what the police officer was doing and I told them he didn't either. He decided to make a right at the Great Mills and 5 light, I was making a right to go north on 5. Last min. cop decides to go right from the left lane at the light. Went to the police station next day to ask wtf is that all about only to be told I couldn't talk to the duty officer and to write a letter. Go figure. They are above the law and are very well protected by each other. I have very little respect for the ones who are above the law or at least think so. I or anyone else would have been locked up and had the book thrown at them.
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IF you want to complain about "above the law" let's talk about our elected officials. Cops don't get away with anything compared to them. If a cop gets drunk and drugged up, then crashes into a barricade, rest assured he will face some sort of punishment. A Congressman - nada.rallwine2000 said:
itsbob said:
They stop as much crime as possible with the manpower they have. Figure out this equation - over 100,000 people in St. Mary's County. Patrol wise- close to 30-40 people total. On a lucky day - 7 people per shift. If you think they have the time to protect every house you are kidding yourself. If you don't think it's police duty to protect your neighborhood, feel free to start your own neighborhood watch, get certified and you take care of everything that happens in your neighborhood without calling 911. Get realistic.
Those cars are there because they work SHIFT WORK. Do you know what that means? That means they sleep during the day. Yeah only cops pick up women around here, drink, and make runs to Walmart- impressive point. Sounds like you had an ex that left you for a cop and now your underoos are twisted because you sit behind a computer all day in an air conditioned building licking cheeto dust off your fingers, while thinking how great a person you are. The biggest accomplishment of the day might consist of figuring out what the hell is stuck in the keyboard. Figure since all you do is make assumptions-figure it's my right to do the same.
Boy would I love to be you!!! Have a great day
