What a job, could you do it?

[loiblb]

It was just a little Ruger
https://youtu.be/nZ7_cCQTjsw

 

[Don Lovel]

good eye spotting it, lesson here kids, if you are armed in a car and the cop has his gun already pointed at you, comply or die

I had a guy tell me several times he had no weapons on him. I pulled a straight razor, a fixed blade knife, a Buck 110 folder and a Raven .22 out of his pockets when I searched him. It was really hard not to beat him senseless when I found the loaded and chambered Raven after he assured me over and over he had nothing. Sorry Pedro, I asked you in English and Spanish

 

[powder smoke]

I do not trust cops that is all I'll say. ps

 

[Fox Mike]

I do not trust cops that is all I'll say. ps

Just curious, why don't you trust police?

 

[Hawk-in-Wi]

nobody in their right mind trusts a cop any more

 

[magnum711]

No problem. When you call us for help, we'll still come help you. (Even though you don't trust us).

 

[Xsales]

Stupid ass kid
"That isn't a gun, no it's not"

Then what the he88 is it? you pathetic loser
Natural selection will take this fool out soon enough

 

[arfmel]

I’m really surprised to see the sentiment against the police expressed here. Sure, there are a few bad eggs in that profession, just like there are are in any other. But do you guys who distrust cops distrust dentists, merchants, soldiers, carpenters, etc, because there are a few rogues among their ranks?

Is this mistrust based on personal experience, or from watching CNN type fairy tales?

 

[blume357]

One of my main covenants in life is to Question Authority.... with that said I have only met one police officer in my long life that I got a bad feeling about... the rest were all very respectful and professional.... and I was the same to them. And just because my nature is to first question authority does not mean that I won't follow it.

 

[Selena]

I do not trust cops that is all I'll say. ps

Just LEOs? I don't trust people I haven't dealt with before. Some may be cops, UPS drivers, bag ladies or lawyers. I even know a couple of farmers I wouldn't turn my back on. But a blanket statement like that is more menace than help.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Grew up on a small, dead-end street featuring two state troopers and a local cop all in the same block as our place. These were great neighbors. Had good kids, dogs, and backyard "bar-B-cues". I was included in many of the activities they were involved in, such as overnite fishing campouts, picnics, ball games, etc. From conversation among them and my parents I did learn a thing or two about cops, perhaps the most relevant is that they deal almost exclusively with lawbreakers of one sort or another on a daily basis. They admitted that this did perhaps affect their outlook on their follow man in general. Fortunately, most dealings were resolved with the issuance of a ticket of some variety, but there was the occasional interaction with someone with less-than-intelligent motivations that resulted in somewhat physical resolutions. They accepted this as "part of the job" and didn't dwell on it . . . at least not to my admittedly aging recall.

To a man, they were all ex-military of the WWII/Korea eras, and most of their "stories" came from their experiences therein, not from their law enforcement interactions. I've had limited interactions with the "current crop" of officers, but admit that most of them have come "on board" from considerably different backgrounds, in a time of the post-60's revolution in attitudes. Perhaps they have a different outlook on the whole matter than my old neighbors did. Any interactions I've had in the last forty or more years have been along the lines of involvement in local situations in which I was not an actual "participant".

All I can say is that it does not look like a job that would interest me in the least. All JMHO.

 

[Pat-inCO]

I do not trust cops that is all I'll say.

Just LEOs? I don't trust people I haven't dealt with before. Some may be cops, UPS
drivers, bag ladies or lawyers. I even know a couple of farmers I wouldn't turn my
back on. But a blanket statement like that is more menace than help.

Now there is the truth. :wink:

Try watching "Live PD: Police Patrol" on TV. It has its roots in the old "COPS" show
buy has comments from the various officers added from time to time. I find it really
interesting the differences in how the officers respond to various situations. The one
CONSISTENT response from the officers is to the guy/gal that has a attitude from
the git-go. - - - Those that follow directions and stay calm, get a calm response.
Those with an attitude, find it far less comfortable.

Here is a quote from one officer that MAY provide insight:

If you drive a piece of junk car; this is why you're getting pulled over.

In one week I pulled over 10 cars for "minor" equipment violations:

~ 8 out of 10 had no vehicle insurance,
~ 7 out of 10 had suspended drivers licenses,
~ 5 out of 10 had warrants, 2 out of 10 had felony warrants,
~ and 1 out of 10 was a known sex offender with his 12 year old niece
in the car without her mothers knowledge.

~ Of the 2 out of 10 that didn't have any other violations, one was given a "fix-it-ticket",
and the other was given a warning.
(if you are trying to do the math many had multiple violations)

From the "Police Patrol" program mentioned above, I've seen MANY instances
where a "non-junker" with license plate light not working, or broken tail light, or
missed signal for a turn netted: Drunks, people with no-license/expired-license,
people with no insurance, illegal drugs, illegal weapons, etc. - - - Within that range
there were a few with drug paraphernalia (but no drugs in the car) that the individual
was given a warning, had the illegal junk confiscated and the person released.

ALL goes to the attitude of the individual and how they treat the officer.
~ Be nasty and it will be returned and amplified significantly.
~ Be nice, and most likely the officer will be nice.
(please remember, the officer is most likely NOT just starting his/her shift,
and WHAT, pray tell, was their last call like?)

 

[Rick Courtright]

Hi,

When the first words out of one's mouth are "Idindonuffin" it's hard to believe things are going to turn out all peaches and cream. Personally, I'd never make it as an officer...

Rick C