update from a local forum

 

What a dumb *******, he is probably going to loose everything he has over this, which he deserves to IMO. Any cop that abuses what they are supposed to enforce deserves only the worse.

 

85mph on a "donut". Smart..............real smart.
Aren't police officers specially trained in advanced driving maneuvers? I guess he missed the day when the instructor mentioned not to drive like a fool on a donut.
And if he says he was going 85...............add a few on to that and you'll probably be much closer to the truth.

 

Where can I get these videos? Even with DirectTV sometimes there isn't ANYTHING entertaining to watch...

 

I've been told that most towns/states require some kind of law experience, college degree in law -- but don't quote me on that.

 

If Michael Kelso can become a cop anyone can .

On a serious note though, as said above there are good and bad in every field, there are some cops that I get along with great and used to compliment my modded vehicles and used to race with us when off duty, then you get the cops who think they have to be dicks to younger drivers and abuse their authority(especially those who do it to young female drivers). This guy needs to lose his badge and do some time to think about his actions.

Those that are saying cops get away with alot..have no idea. A good friend of mine was a cop and quit last tuesday because he said cops these days are like their own mafia..he said they got called in to an accident where a drunk driver was involved and they were out of their jurisdiction(sp) and could not arrest here and instead of calling in backup his supervisor made him let her go and told him to write in the paperwork that she was released because she was a judges daughter. Then when they got back to the station his supervisor (who was also there on the scene) gave him a suspension w/o pay for releasing her. He said that was his last straw and that he wasted 14 years of his life being a cop.

 

Wishing for someone to lose their life is a bit much. The police departments across this country or no different than any other industry. There are idiots plenty to go around. On the other hand, if you were in need of one and your life depended on one, then you would suddenly realize how many put it on the line everyday for our well being. Just my .02

 

Local Cops get NO RESPECT from me....State Troopers are the true law enforcement professionals and are worthy of respect, IMHO.

...BUT not the second rate township and county cops (especially the ones in quiet suburban or rural towns) who seem to be pretty lame and under-educated...I don't think you need a college degree to be a local cop, just a GED or HS Diploma...pretty MF sad

 

Thanks Kocobean and everyone for the support. Its nice hear once in a while that the LE profession is still seen as a respectable field. Unfortunatley, we only deal with the tars of society.

I reason it that the people who hate EVERY LEO are the same people who believes our goverment brought down the Twin Towers. If only they would open their eyes and see what the great nation would be like if there were NO LE or Military.

I also know for a fact that SOME bankers steal money, SOME politicans are greedy, SOME business owners rob from their clients, SOME doctors use illegal drugs, SOME teachers rap their students, SOME dads beats their wife, SOME mothers kill their kids, SOME priest had sex with a young child.

So whats your point again?

 

I agree with you that the field of LE should require a college degree. Most agencies are moving toward that. Every year, more and more agenicies want college educated applicants.

With that said, not everyone who doesn't have a college degree or credits are bad applicants. Some of the brightest, logical and best cops I know either started or finished their college education after they join the force.

I think that a person who enters this field should have a college degree by their 3rd year of service.

 

kharma is a *****

 

Wow. Sounds as if some of you have had some bad experiences with local police officers. That's unfortunate. I wish I could meet some of you. I might just change your mind about how you view law enforcement.

Maybe I run against the grain...but my formal degree is in Education. I have a double major: English/Reading with a lifetime Elementary Education teaching certificate. I came out of the classroom many years ago after many years of teaching and got into the IT field. That's what pays my bills. I'm also a non-paid police officer for a local agency. I do everything the full-time guys do...but I don't get paid a dime. A near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2001 changed my life perspective. One of the things I always wanted to do was work in law enforcement...so I put myself through the academy on my own dime and on my own time for an entire year. Each day I' would get in uniform after working a full 9-5pm day and go to the academy until 11pm each night...but I did it all with a smile on my face. Graduated valedictorian of my class, applied at a local agency, and got hired on. I wanted to give something back to my community because it has given so much to me. I have a young son and wanted to show him that not everyone does something because they might get something out of it. I get a sense of pride out of it...and that's something no amount of money can buy.

I happen to belong to a great department. Everyone is level headed, no big egos, and lots of handshakes, knods, and how-do-you-do's. A visit to my department might change some of your minds about law enforcement.

I am first and foremost a member of society and a normal Joe. I don't consider myself any better than the next person. I am a citizen and treat others with the respect they deserve unless they cross a line. Only then am I willing to do what is necessary to protect myself and keep me safe so that I can go home to my family. I have the same mindset while I'm in uniform.

I'm a car guy. I would MUCH rather talk about cars than write you for something silly. I'd be more inclined to see what's under your hood than to bust your chops about the small stuff. I don't sweat the small stuff.

To be honest, I'm excited to be a part of this forum and finally have my 35th Anniversary in my garage. I love the car and look forward to meeting many of you, get some expert advice, and just sit back and learn all I can.

 

I wish I lived in a community full of people like you. I've been wanting to check and see if my local Sherrif's Dep't has an auxiliary or reserve force. I'm ex-military, and I think it's important to do something for your fellow man. There were times when I didn't enjoy my enlistment, but I wouldn't trade it for anything because it's important for me to have served. I have a family to support now, so taking on the academy full time isn't really feasible, but if I could, I'd do it in a heart-beat. Like you, I want my son to know that it's important to give back, and to be one of the good guys.

Oh, BTW, welcome to the Forum!

 

Thanks! I look forward to learning something from someone here each day.

 

wow..that sucks

 

Dumb *** pig! he should be held responsible for purchasing a brand new Z on top of losing his job!

 

+1 on that....Cops MUST think they are Gods or something..WTF? They probably want us to F*ckin worship them too...

 

Quote: I often how cops (at least the ones around here) get away with driving 20+mph over the speed limit.. even in residential areas.

^^^Agreed. Hypocrites, and a bad influence.

^^^If some stupid young cowboy of a cop totaled my Z. I would feel the same way. I'd rather some immature danger to society of a cop be dead than my Z.

 

Awesome. Isn't it a shame that members have to explain themselves because other members have their heads in the sand and extoll ignorance?

 

It's all good. I'm glad everyone has their own opinion. What a boring world it would be if we all thought the same! I just think it's unfortunate that a few officers ruin the image for the rest of us and too bad several here have had bad experiences with law enforement. We're not all bad and I try to show that each time I'm in uniform.