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The official "Ask a cop/deputy anything!" thread
Over on E46Fanatics, we would regularly have these "Ask a....." threads pop up in our Off Topic section from time to time, so I thought I would start one here to see how the member base takes to it. So ask me anything related to the profession (...Why certain things are done? Do we really eat donuts every day? Etc... ).
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10-14-2019, 09:56 PM | #2 |
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This won't go as you expect...
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10-14-2019, 10:03 PM | #4 |
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If you're patrolling somewhere and suddenly really really need to take a shit, is it full lights/siren to the nearest restroom?
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Not Code 3, but what we like to call Code 2.5. That's where you see us pull up to a traffic signal at an intersection, stop traffic using the squelch/siren and flash the lights briefly, and roll through the intersection.
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10-14-2019, 10:25 PM | #6 |
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Is "that time of the month" an urban legend? Is there a specific time of the month where cops try harder to issue citations?
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Note: As a CHP Officer I focused largely on traffic citations, accidents and DUI's (...with lots of car chases mixed in). As a Deputy, I deal with more robberies, burglaries, assaults, ADW's, parents wanting me to parent their child, elder abuse, missing persons, etc. As a result of the changing scope of my job, my perspective may be from that of a traffic/highway officer or a crime car Deputy. I have also worked jails, so I have perspective on that as well. |
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10-14-2019, 10:34 PM | #8 |
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Nice thread and nice car you have there!
In regards to a traffic stop, what is the most pathetic/nauseating excuse you might routinely hear? Thanks for doing what you do btw! |
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I think the most common excuse usually begins with, "I didn't know.....", even though I know that the motorist knew that they were speeding, didn't have license plates, etc. With rare exception, we all know when we're breaking the law. I approach enforcement from the mindset that I try to avoid being hypocritical. I don't run a front plate on my car, for example, so I'm not going to jam somebody up over the lack of a front plate if that's the only infraction that I notice. I will, however, write tint citations (...or use it as cause to pull somebody over and hopefully find a way into that car). I don't have tint on any car though. The reason why tint matters [to me] is because it's a professional/occupational hazard, especially in low light conditions. Somebody could be pointing a gun at me and I wouldn't have the slightest clue, so I approach EVERY tinted car prepared for shit to hit the fan. |
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10-14-2019, 11:06 PM | #10 |
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You got any crazy stories?
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So playing dumb pisses you off, rightfully so! Thanks for letting the front plate slide too, you the man! |
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Tons! I could tell you about a TC where 7 people stuffed themselves into an '91 EG Honda Civic hatchback and crashed; bodies strewn all over the freeway.....
Or... How CHP units were some of the first on scene for that San Bernardino, California terrorist attack that occurred in December 2015. Surreal is an understatement. Or... How an inmate pulled his eye out and ate it. Quote:
For me, I would probably let the motorist go absent any other issues (...suspended or revoked license, no registration and/or insurance, etc.). As for tint..... ....I just want to help people realize and/or understand why cops might have a hard-on for that type of infraction, and to not take it personal if they are cited for it. If the motorist worked a job where tint could be the difference between life and death, they might better understand where a cop is coming from. |
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I'll be honest I wasn't expecting something as horrific as even the small descriptions you just said. Yet I'm intrigued :
As for window tint, would it be better if someone with dark tint were to roll all their windows all the way down during a traffic stop?
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During a T-stop..... .....turn off the car, roll down all windows, turn on the interior lights, and place your hands on the steering wheel. Have your license and registration easily/readily accessible, and have your front passenger place their hands on their knees; rear passengers hands on the headrests. Doing that will ease law enforcement. We are always looking at hands and watching for movement, so making it easier for us will keep tension at a minimum. |
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In an effort to avoid coming across as "Holier than thou", allow me to clarify..... ....in the age of cell phone cameras, hidden cameras/mics in cars, etc., the last thing I want to do is end up on YouTube, somebody's video blog, or the news as that law enforcer who let a woman off simply because of sexualization/favortiism/objectification. It wouldn't be a good look for me, my department nor law enforcement in general. |
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Sometimes if tint is the sole reason for a stop and nothing shady reveals itself during the interaction between law enforcement and the motorist, they are often let go with just a warning. |
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That's good information to know. I've never been pulled over so that's pretty useful. I've been pretty stupid once though. Never even crossed my mind until after the event. A group of friends and I were out cruising around and whatnot, so we stopped at Taco Bell right before it closed. After we were done eating, we were just hanging out bullshitting and whatnot. Anyway, I guess there were reports of street racing in the area.. Three policemen approach us in the parking lot to ask questions and all that fun stuff I had my hands in my hoodie pullover pocket that entire time we were talking, and I was still clueless as to why a couple of them had their hands on their holster. Clueless me Anyways, I feel like rummaging around trying to find my registration or getting my wallet out from my back pocket would look suspicious? Once again, have never been pulled over.
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