Whats the fastest you've gotten your police car up to?

6/19/2012 7:10:23 PM

What is your overall impression of other LEOs?

Are there any "class" discrimination between Sherriffs, County Police, State Troopers, etc. For example in the military, it's been my experience there's sometimes resentment between officers and enlisted.

Why'd you join?

6/19/2012 7:11:27 PM

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"Whats the fastest you've gotten your police car up to?"

The Crown Victoria is electronically limited to 140 MPH

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"Are there any "class" discrimination between Sherriffs, County Police, State Troopers, etc. For example in the military, it's been my experience there's sometimes resentment between officers and enlisted. Why'd you join?"

Not a ton of difference between Sheriff/Muni police work except that you might have to work the jail/court for a sheriff. State Troopers (at least here in NC) is not my cup of tea because its only traffic, traffic and more traffic.

I'm at my agency because of its size, and pay.

[Edited on June 19, 2012 at 7:16 PM. Reason : ...]

6/19/2012 7:16:23 PM

Can you turn left on red on to a one way street (i.e. Downtown Raleigh)?

6/19/2012 7:56:08 PM

Have you ever lured a 20-something year old man over to your house under the premise of shooting a porno with some women.... but when the man arrives, there are no women, and you want the 20-something year old man to suck your cock... and when he refuses and runs out of your door, you shoot him? ever felt the desire to do this?

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/03/gene-gillette-sentenced-to-10-years--74029.html

[Edited on June 19, 2012 at 8:12 PM. Reason : I'm just wondering if this is common or not.]

6/19/2012 8:12:06 PM

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"Have you ever lured a 20-something year old man over to your house under the premise of shooting a porno with some women.... but when the man arrives, there are no women, and you want the 20-something year old man to suck your cock... and when he refuses and runs out of your door, you shoot him? ever felt the desire to do this?"

If I did, it surely didn't make the news

6/20/2012 5:44:34 PM

Are smoked headlights and tail lights legal?

6/20/2012 8:47:43 PM

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"Can you turn left on red on to a one way street (i.e. Downtown Raleigh)?"

not in this area

6/20/2012 8:50:21 PM

^Not in this state.

6/20/2012 8:53:00 PM

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"PROVO, Utah — A Utah police officer fired for dropping his pants and flaunting a green Speedo during a "Princess and the Frog" skit at a school is getting his job back. Cody Harris filed an appeal after he was dismissed from his position as a Provo school resource officer in May. The Provo Civil Service Commission decided Wednesday that Harris should be reinstated. Provo police said in an email that the department still backs its initial decision to fire Harris, but it will honor the commission's decision. Harris was dismissed after Provo police said he removed his pants to show off the Speedo-style suit and made inappropriate gestures and comments while a group of female students were nearby. Harris will receive training to work in the patrol division."

Good thing this guy was removed from working in a school so he can now just drop his pants for the general public.

6/21/2012 12:09:50 AM

I'd like to get one of your opinions on this:

http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Motorcyclist-says-dallas-crackdown-went-too-far-159671765.html

Raw footage here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyYlRZAdPGk&sns=fb

Just gonna throw it out there that this perfectly depicts why people are wary of the police. The officer clearly states that the reason he was pulled over was to take the camera. Then in a written statement after the fact, they say it was for an obstructed plate all along. The fact that the police would actually ARREST someone for that just because they had sand in their vagina makes it all the more aggravating.

And a further question that is semi-related. If someone gets arrested and then acquitted of all charges, do the police keep all of the information they took at the station (finger prints, etc.)? If so, that is fucked up.

6/22/2012 5:01:18 AM

When you're filling out tickets for traffic citations, does the computer have a drop down box for courthouse or do you type that in manually?

I got a ticket for expired registration (yea, I PMed you about it, kind of ) and just noticed that he put Ayden as the location of the court. lmao. There is no fucking court house in Ayden.

6/22/2012 5:00:28 PM

Yeah a buddy of mine got a speeding ticket in a ford truck and it showed ferrari on the ticket.

6/22/2012 5:19:01 PM

^^ That is probably not an error. It appears that Pitt County has a satellite district courtroom in Ayden on the second floor of town hall.

6/22/2012 6:16:12 PM

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"I'd like to get one of your opinions on this:"

Its too hard to QB that video without knowing Texas case law and their laws.

First, I could almost see it; the guy has evidence of a crime on his camera and that camera can easily be erased and/or altered in the time it would take to lawfully obtain a warrant.

Second, the officer could have actually being pulling the rider over because of the plate frame. You are not required to tell the driver why you pulled them over or even tell them the truth. I.e. you watched them buy drugs but tell them they are being pulled over for a headlight out.

Third, arrest for the plate cover? That is a pretty chicken shit charge but its a way to arrest the driver and seize the bike (even search) and helmet.

Something like this has not really been tested in NC and I can tell you that my agencies lawyer would probably crap his pants if something like this happened.

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"And a further question that is semi-related. If someone gets arrested and then acquitted of all charges, do the police keep all of the information they took at the station (finger prints, etc.)?"

Unless you get it expunged, yes. The officer still had probable cause to arrest you even if you are not found guilty. You were still lawfully arrested.

6/22/2012 7:01:38 PM

^^ I saw that somewhere, too, not that I even plan on going, but other than one tiny mention somewhere, I can't seem to find a confirmation that that place actually exists.

6/22/2012 7:05:49 PM

It def exists. nccourts.org lists a full district court docket for a session this week, so presumably they hold court there in regular intervals. Wake county has a similar setup in Wendell.

[Edited on June 22, 2012 at 8:36 PM. Reason : o]

6/22/2012 8:35:57 PM

So i have a friend that got a jury summons for a june 11 court date but he didnt call or show up because he's busy as all hell and forgot all about it. His number was pretty high and it's likely he wasn't needed but is he gonna go to jail and end up in the slammer

6/22/2012 8:51:41 PM

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"So i have a friend that got a jury summons for a june 11 court date but he didnt call or show up because he's busy as all hell and forgot all about it. His number was pretty high and it's likely he wasn't needed but is he gonna go to jail and end up in the slammer "

He could.

6/25/2012 8:12:26 PM

How would you go about detaining/handcuffing someone who could not wear handcuffs behind their back. I'm not talking about an amputee or anything, but for example, when I tore my labrum in my right shoulder, I could not move my hand behind my back without tearing it further and being in an immense amount of pain.

7/4/2012 4:19:12 PM

They'd handcuff you the same way they handcuff everyone else. The average popo isn't going to give a shit about your shoulder.

The screams of pain as your labrum tears are the sounds of just another whiny bitch who thinks they're too good for the law.

7/4/2012 4:55:38 PM

What if they're in a sling?

7/4/2012 4:57:24 PM

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"The screams of pain as your labrum tears are the sounds of just another whiny bitch who thinks they're too good for the law."

This or you don't hand cuff them. Really depends on the circumstance(s) - Did you just murder someone and try to run or did you fail to appear in court.

7/4/2012 5:31:15 PM

you can use two sets of cuffs if the person is wide and cant reach behind their back. I have also used leg irons as handcuffs before for this reason. Or you can cuff them to the front if they are acting sensible

7/4/2012 7:59:44 PM

wait...there are people so big that you have to use two sets of cuffs?

7/4/2012 9:44:14 PM

Hypothetical situation:

I offer to give someone (Person A) a ride in my vehicle. For one reason or another, I pull over into a parking lot and ask the passenger to leave my vehicle and they refuse.

If safety and well-being of the occupants or myself are not at immediate risk, what are my options in removing Person A? To what degree am I lawfully allowed to remove Person A?

[Edited on July 4, 2012 at 9:51 PM. Reason : .]

7/4/2012 9:49:52 PM

Also, what is the typical response to a noise complaint?

7/4/2012 9:53:39 PM

Do you like the movies Hot Fuzz, Super Troopers and Police Academy?

What are your favorite cop movies? Are you more of a Turner and Hooch fan, maybe Dirty Harry or Serpico?

Thanks!

7/5/2012 7:27:27 AM

his favorite cop movie is CopLand, and CopLand alone.

7/5/2012 7:43:03 AM

Have you ever used the phrase "cuff'em and stuff'em" and snickered after?

7/5/2012 7:44:03 AM

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"I offer to give someone (Person A) a ride in my vehicle. For one reason or another, I pull over into a parking lot and ask the passenger to leave my vehicle and they refuse. If safety and well-being of the occupants or myself are not at immediate risk, what are my options in removing Person A? To what degree am I lawfully allowed to remove Person A?"

You can remove them in a way that is reasonable (to include force if necessary).

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"Also, what is the typical response to a noise complaint?"

Is it loud music?...turn it down so we don't have to come out again. While we don't have an Opeartion Clampdown, remember that while you think your party, music, etc isn't too loud, somebody thought it was a big enough quality of life issue.

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"Have you ever used the phrase "cuff'em and stuff'em" and snickered after?"

Never in public - I had perpetuating stereotypes.

7/5/2012 9:01:10 AM

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[Edited on July 5, 2012 at 9:04 AM. Reason : fart]

7/5/2012 9:03:58 AM

Even if I was going to use a cliche cop phrase, Id pick something better than "cuffem n stuffem"

7/5/2012 9:31:14 AM

Have you, while in uniform, ordered a cheeseburger. When they called it in the mic, did they say "cheeseburger for a cop"? What was your response, or would be your response?

7/5/2012 12:37:51 PM

do you chug maple syrup?

7/5/2012 12:59:56 PM

Does anyone actually get a ticket for having a license plate holder on their car? I bring this up since I took mine down the day the tickets became possible and I was reminded yesterday about it when I saw a UNC holder in front of me on the way home.

7/5/2012 2:41:33 PM

i'm not a police officer but even i will tell you it's just another reason to pull you over if you're acting/driving/looking suspicious.

7/5/2012 2:44:22 PM

How often can you get the 50% off your order at Chickfila while in uniform? Once per week? Once per day? I know they make you sign the receipt but not sure if they actually track it

7/5/2012 2:48:36 PM

The license plate frame law was a magnificent way to create another legal way to harass otherwise law abiding people.

1. If you're a LEO in NC and can't recognize a NC license plate, then you shouldn't be a LEO.
2. Law doesn't apply to out of state drivers, so the "can't recognize the plate's state name" excuse is moot.
3. Most, if not all frames, showed enough of the state name to read it well enough.

[Edited on July 5, 2012 at 2:55 PM. Reason : .]

7/5/2012 2:55:09 PM

I know the holder law is a joke but I've always wondered if anyone actually got a ticket for it.

7/5/2012 3:54:05 PM

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"Have you, while in uniform, ordered a cheeseburger. When they called it in the mic, did they say "cheeseburger for a cop"? What was your response, or would be your response?"

No, but I do enjoy liter cola.

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"do you chug maple syrup?"

Never in uniform

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"How often can you get the 50% off your order at Chickfila while in uniform? Once per week? Once per day? I know they make you sign the receipt but not sure if they actually track it"

Lots of places will give you a fixed price or a free meal but I rarely eat out at work and never eat at a place based on their discount.

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"1. If you're a LEO in NC and can't recognize a NC license plate, then you shouldn't be a LEO."

Because I have traveled to all 50 states and get regular updates on plate changes and new vanity styles from other states.

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"2. Law doesn't apply to out of state drivers, so the "can't recognize the plate's state name" excuse is moot."

Negative

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"3. Most, if not all frames, showed enough of the state name to read it well enough."

Just depends on the cover.

7/5/2012 4:25:27 PM

^everything I've read says the law only applies to vehicles registered in NC. I'll look up the statute too.

7/5/2012 4:34:13 PM

Which users on TWW have you just wanted to drag out into the middle of a field and beat to death with a pair of muddy work boots? **




** Due to the sensitive nature of this answer, I will accept PMs, and post the answer as an edit to this post. It is essential that I protect the police officer that PMs me.



Edit: Jeepin4x4, Kiwi, esgargs, EMCE, GroundZero, jackleg, McDanger

[Edited on July 5, 2012 at 4:44 PM. Reason : see edit]

7/5/2012 4:42:42 PM

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"I'll look up the statute too."

i'm glad you have so much time on your hands.

7/5/2012 4:44:01 PM

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"Which users on TWW have you just wanted to drag out into the middle of a field and beat to death with a pair of muddy work boots? **"

I'll come right out with PigPen and Tube Steak and one other that will remain nameless.

7/5/2012 4:53:28 PM

It's me isn't it :-(

7/5/2012 4:58:10 PM

Will getting a pink, girlie motorcycle helmet reduce my chances of getting pulled over?

7/6/2012 4:32:32 PM

does it piss you off when people pull over to the left shoulder on interstates (when getting pulled over)?

as a driver, that shit pisses me off.

[Edited on July 6, 2012 at 4:33 PM. Reason : e]

7/6/2012 4:33:30 PM

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"Will getting a pink, girlie motorcycle helmet reduce my chances of getting pulled over?"

Yes

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"does it piss you off when people pull over to the left shoulder on interstates (when getting pulled over)?"

It is what it is

7/6/2012 4:44:52 PM

Can you endorse a law that says pulling over by fast lane is wreck less endangerment.

7/6/2012 4:58:06 PM