The official "Ask a cop/deputy anything!" thread

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

LA Mayor Bass is ADDING to her budget to try and hire 4-500 more officers AND a whole crew of mental health?

It won't work as intended. Last year the LAPD started offering apartments for applicants who successfully completed the hiring process; the rent would be covered for 12 months. That marketing campaign didn't really work as intended. LAPD is still down over a thousand officers.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

It won't work as intended. Last year the LAPD started offering apartments for applicants who successfully completed the hiring process; the rent would be covered for 12 months. That marketing campaign didn't really work as intended. LAPD is still down over a thousand officers.

You not interested in a new Skid Row apartment with a signing bonus?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

You not interested in a new Skid Row apartment with a signing bonus?

I'll pass. LOL! I appreciate my buddies on that department, but no thanks.

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by ///d

We lost one, and on his birthday. County Sherriff and military veteran. I know I've come across him on duty as we have served in the same units, but did not know him.

Shit can even go wrong in small town MN.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joshua-...puty-shootout/

The fact the cop killer also died isn't enough. It wasn't a fair trade. RIP officer.

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

The cops on scene had already identified themselves multiple times. The decedent asked for this.

Just saw this. I hope you don't think I was in any way excusing the guy? Yes, he screwed up. And it cost him his life.

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

LA Mayor Bass is ADDING to her budget to try and hire 4-500 more officers AND a whole crew of mental health?

Problem is when they find mental health needs people they aren't allowed to take them in and help them. Many of the "street people" and homeless are mentally ill from drug use and unable to think clearly. It's going to take an entirely new mentality by government to end this homeless mess in SF and other big cities.

Meanwhile people without mental health issues have to live around the mumbling zombies who might turn violent at a moments notice.

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by ///d

we lost one, and on his birthday. County sherriff and military veteran. I know i've come across him on duty as we have served in the same units, but did not know him.

[1209582]

what is chp honest thoughts on cars with 11-99 plate frames?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by 1209582

what is chp honest thoughts on cars with 11-99 plate frames?

I think in the moment it’s a consideration. It is a possible indication that you may not be anti-law enforcement. Could it help? It’s possible…..but your attitude will be the primary factor.

[ezaircon4jc]

Should I brandish my "LAPD Air Support Division" ballcap on the rear deck of my car? I used to talk to those guys daily.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Should I brandish my "LAPD Air Support Division" ballcap on the rear deck of my car? I used to talk to those guys daily.

Hahaha. Do it!

[M5Rick]

Sedan, I notice that crim suspects in US are cuffed with their hands behind while over here they are cuffed with the hands at the front.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Sedan, I notice that crim suspects in US are cuffed with their hands behind while over here they are cuffed with the hands at the front.

An Officer/Deputy puts themselves at a tactical disadvantage by handcuffing suspects' hands in front; they can put up a decent fight when handcuffed in that manner. Additionally, weapons (...e.g..guns) are more prevalent here than they are there, so there is more to consider when engaging criminals. Pregnant women are the only individuals provided exceptions with regards to handcuffing in front.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

An Officer/Deputy puts themselves at a tactical disadvantage by handcuffing suspects' hands in front; they can put up a decent fight when handcuffed in that manner. Additionally, weapons (...e.g..guns) are more prevalent here than they are there, so there is more to consider when engaging criminals. Pregnant women are the only individuals provided exceptions with regards to handcuffing in front.

Ah okay, in that case you just have to watch it if they start kicking out then force would have to be used I guess.
Over here as you probably know police carry just pepper spray and cuffs, beat bobbies I think have telescopic tube batons also (which replaced the wooden truncheons in '94) and these are made of either hardened steel which can do serious damage even kill with a head strike with some others being made of plastic, wood or rubber.
Of course armed police, known as SO18 can be mobilised depending on the situation.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Ah okay, in that case you just have to watch it if they start kicking out then force would have to be used I guess.
Over here as you probably know police carry just pepper spray and cuffs, beat bobbies I think have telescopic tube batons also (which replaced the wooden truncheons in '94) and these are made of either hardened steel which can do serious damage even kill with a head strike with some others being made of plastic, wood or rubber.
Of course armed police, known as SO18 can be mobilised depending on the situation.

People “slip cuffs” (…e.g….move their arms from the back to the front by contorting their bodies enough to pass their arms to the front) all of the time, especially the skinnier, more flexible criminals.

[UncleWede]

Who’s doing Ride For The Blue on May 6? Wife agreed to go with me, started polishing chrome tonight

[HerkHealer]

I'm addicted to watching Police chases on YouTube.
In quite a lot of them, Police who are searching for the suspect are driving well above 100mph with no lights or sirens on, flying by traffic on the highway for several miles. They seem to only turn the lights on once they've caught up to the car.

Is this done so the suspect is not alerted ?

[Murf the Surf]

Originally Posted by HerkHealer

I'm addicted to watching Police chases on YouTube.
In quite a lot of them, Police who are searching for the suspect are driving well above 100mph with no lights or sirens on, flying by traffic on the highway for several miles. They seem to only turn the lights on once they've caught up to the car.

Is this done so the suspect is not alerted ?

There are a number of reasons for this, allows the pursuing officer to close the gap with less chance of letting the suspect know. In my experience other motorists also do stupid things when they see police or other emergency vehicles coming up behind them with lights and sirens. You can often get through some traffic much faster if you keep the emergency equipment turned off especially when traffic is light and after dark.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

People “slip cuffs” (…e.g….move their arms from the back to the front by contorting their bodies enough to pass their arms to the front) all of the time, especially the skinnier, more flexible criminals.

One leg at a time probably.

[Murf the Surf]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

One leg at a time probably.

You'd be surprised at the number of clients that can slip the cuffs sitting in the back seat of a scout car.

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Who’s doing Ride For The Blue on May 6? Wife agreed to go with me, started polishing chrome tonight

Just to be clear, you're talking about you polishing the chrome on your car, right?

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

Just to be clear, you're talking about you polishing the chrome on your car, right?

Car? No