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I saw the flashing lights behind me a realized it was me they were after. I pulled over at the nearest spot and had my drivers license ready. He came up with a mask on and asked for my registration also. I gave him what he asked for and was polite, I didn’t make him chase me down or struggle for his gun.
He said I was doing 47 in a 30mph zone, I didn’t argue. He gave me a warning ticket that said I was doing 42. Told me to slow it down a little.
I appreciate our local police. I would have paid the ticket if he gave me one, I deserved it. Don’t get me wrong, a warning is better.
iris lilies
8-14-20, 5:48pm
You are probably mistaken and delusional because he beat you about the head and now you’re only imagining that encounter. I’m sorry you’re so clueless about how Police really act.
:laff::laff::D
Do you donate to the police and/or sheriff and have decals or bumper stickers from them on your car? When I lived in Florida I was told that's the way to avoid a ticket.
Teacher Terry
8-14-20, 6:35pm
Are you white?
Are you white?
I think he is, otherwise how could he have survived to post?
Teacher Terry
8-14-20, 6:47pm
Many people are mentally ill or on substances so they don’t act perfectly like you did. The police aren’t executioners. If they cannot handle difficult people than find a different profession.
Many people are mentally ill or on substances so they don’t act perfectly like you did. The police aren’t executioners. Don't harsh Rob's buzz please.
Do you donate to the police and/or sheriff and have decals or bumper stickers from them on your car? When I lived in Florida I was told that's the way to avoid a ticket.
No stickers or decals, just a plain 4 door jeep. In arrest me red.
Are you white?
Family history claims some Choctaw in there somewhere.
dado potato
8-15-20, 10:56am
Yesterday while I was out and about, I encountered an elderly woman who had fallen near her front door. She was unable to get up with the aid of her husband. She assured me that she was not injured, she just needed help to get up. After hubby and I tried three times to lift her, without success, they decided to call 9-1-1. A patrol car arrived in minutes. The officer pitched in, and the third lifter made all the difference.
Police conduct varies from place to place. In our small isolated town I believe there is an informal norm in the police department to "immediately come to the aid of people in trouble".
People seem quite comfortable about calling 9-1-1 when something is amiss. I saw an item in the local newspaper (reporting on the week's activity in the police department) ... in the wee hours a woman called to report "a white pig in the street". An officer investigated, but found no pig!
gimmethesimplelife
8-15-20, 11:24am
I saw the flashing lights behind me a realized it was me they were after. I pulled over at the nearest spot and had my drivers license ready. He came up with a mask on and asked for my registration also. I gave him what he asked for and was polite, I didn’t make him chase me down or struggle for his gun.
He said I was doing 47 in a 30mph zone, I didn’t argue. He gave me a warning ticket that said I was doing 42. Told me to slow it down a little.
I appreciate our local police. I would have paid the ticket if he gave me one, I deserved it. Don’t get me wrong, a warning is better.Though I'm glad you emerged alive from this situation - I also believe it's unfortunate that you don't grasp a basic unacceptably evil fact of US citizenship : Not everyone does emerge alive from such encounters. Not in my America. Rob
I’ve gotten stopped for speeding twice while carrying concealed. I was not shot and one officer even let me off with a lighter fine because I “was one of the good guys.” That was a sheriff’s deputy in rural Virginia. VA is not a “duty to notify” state, but I still did.
Teacher Terry
8-15-20, 3:47pm
Much different than being black and letting them know that you are carrying.
Much different than being black and letting them know that you are carrying.
Really? I think 99% of the time attitude is the biggest factor in police interactions, others may argue that it's simply color but in my experience that's silly.
Really? I think 99% of the time attitude is the biggest factor in police interactions, others may argue that it's simply color but in my experience that's silly.
If only 1% of police interactions are racist in a country our size that is tens of thousands of racist incidents every year.
early morning
8-15-20, 4:10pm
in my experience that's silly.
But you are white. and male. and middle/upper class. You can't see, and thus seemingly don't wish to believe, experiences that are other than your own. Honestly, I think most of us tend that way. But I try to listen to those who are other than me. And overwhelmingly, the stories they tell are of different experiences. I don't think they're all being silly.
gimmethesimplelife
8-15-20, 4:26pm
But you are white. and male. and middle/upper class. You can't see, and thus seemingly don't wish to believe, experiences that are other than your own. Honestly, I think most of us tend that way. But I try to listen to those who are other than me. And overwhelmingly, the stories they tell are of different experiences. I don't think they're all being silly.Thank You, early morning. Your post here gives me a dose of hope. Indeed not all Americans experience the same treatment at hands of US police. Not a say goes by that I'm not grateful that I have white skin for this very reason - though white skin is not quite the insurance policy against US police that it once was. Rob
gimmethesimplelife
8-15-20, 4:26pm
Should have been not a day goes by above. Rob
gimmethesimplelife
8-15-20, 4:30pm
If only 1% of police interactions are racist in a country our size that is tens of thousands of racist incidents every year.And how many millions of dollars in lawsuit settlements? How much potential tourism revenue lost due to the sociopathic tendencies of US police now being worldwide knowledge and more and more foreigners choosing to spend their time and currency in countries where there are actual checks and balances against the power of the police? Rob
gimmethesimplelife
8-15-20, 4:31pm
Much different than being black and letting them know that you are carrying.Exactly. Or being Hispanic in the 85006 and letting them know you are carrying. Rob
But you are white. and male. and middle/upper class. You can't see, and thus seemingly don't wish to believe, experiences that are other than your own. Honestly, I think most of us tend that way. But I try to listen to those who are other than me. And overwhelmingly, the stories they tell are of different experiences. I don't think they're all being silly.I don't have much experience being pulled over by the police, but I've pulled over my share of people and have spent a lifetime surrounded by people who've made a career of doing the same. Just as in every other interaction in life, attitude is everything.
Exactly. Or being Hispanic in the 85006 and letting them know you are carrying. Rob
I'll bet that depends mostly on how you let them know.
gimmethesimplelife
8-15-20, 5:16pm
I don't have much experience being pulled over by the police, but I've pulled over my share of people and have spent a lifetime surrounded by people who've made a career of doing the same. Just as in every other interaction in life, attitude is everything.It's a good thing you are no longer a LEO, Alan. Today the attitude of the officer - YES THE OFFICER(!!!!!) - is of paramount importance - as it should have always been. Due to smartphone video and social media, (expletive) attitudes in the part of LEO's can now mean termination with no further pension accrual - Thank God (!!!!!) and also well deserved settlements for their victims. It's true that we have never met, Alan.....but I don't believe you'd like policing today. Accountability is arriving at long last and the public has no problem flipping the script on US police - and it's long, long, long overdue. Rob
Teacher Terry
8-15-20, 8:34pm
I read a story of a black high school student that got stopped walking 17xs in 2 years. He went on to a very pretentious college. Cops treat me nice to and it’s no surprise.
Originally Posted by Teacher Terry:
Much different than being black and letting them know that you are carrying.
Really? I think 99% of the time attitude is the biggest factor in police interactions, others may argue that it's simply color but in my experience that's silly.
Really? What about Philando Castile?
Good thing you didn't get a scared look in you eyes and run. That seems to have a poor outcome.
Maybe some police are trying to improve their public image but being a little more liberal with things.
iris lilies
8-16-20, 11:41am
It's a good thing you are no longer a LEO, Alan. Today the attitude of the officer - YES THE OFFICER(!!!!!) - is of paramount importance - as it should have always been. Due to smartphone video and social media, (expletive) attitudes in the part of LEO's can now mean termination with no further pension accrual - Thank God (!!!!!) and also well deserved settlements for their victims. It's true that we have never met, Alan.....but I don't believe you'd like policing today. Accountability is arriving at long last and the public has no problem flipping the script on US police - and it's long, long, long overdue. Rob
i wonder why you think Alan would have a problem with “accountability?” You operate from the weirdest assumptions.
I want to see law enfircemrnt officers treat all citizens with respect and care since that’s what they are being paid to do
gimmethesimplelife
8-17-20, 11:16am
i wonder why you think Alan would have a problem with “accountability?” You operate from the weirdest assumptions.
I want to see law enfircemrnt officers treat all citizens with respect and care since that’s what they are being paid to doAlan has repeatedly taken the side of the police even in the face of overwhelming video evidence of illegal, unconstitutional, entitled, and sociopathic behaviors on their part. Such a stance tends to be against any kind of police accountability, hence my reply to Alan's post. Rob
Alan has repeatedly taken the side of the police even in the face of overwhelming video evidence of illegal, unconstitutional, entitled, and sociopathic behaviors on their part. Such a stance tends to be against any kind of police accountability, hence my reply to Alan's post. Rob
I think the side I've taken is the one which thinks it's silly to blame a group in the 10's of thousands for the actions of a few. I also object to the repeated use of the word "murder" to describe every unfortunate police involved death. Personally, I would think reasonable people would agree and am constantly surprised at how many do not.
I think I'm about through with trying to provide a reasonable response to any subject with a political or social theme. It's proving to be a bigger drain on my optimism than it's worth.
frugal-one
8-17-20, 4:30pm
i wonder why you think Alan would have a problem with “accountability?” You operate from the weirdest assumptions.
I want to see law enfircemrnt officers treat all citizens with respect and care since that’s what they are being paid to do
And vice versa.
iris lilies
8-17-20, 6:47pm
And vice versa.
Oh agreed! That would be nice.
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