Cop car pulled in my driveway 10 minutes ago...

[j706]

Yeah, because pointing out the bad things that *some* cops do, instead of sweeping it under the rug and pretending it doesn't happen obviously makes the poster a cop-hating felon, or a dejected wannabe. It can't possibly mean anything else, right?

I can't help but notice it's always the same few LEOs around here complaining about it.

I can't help but wonder how well the shoe fits on the foot of he who doth protest too much.

I entered into this occupation by choice. It was not easy to get into and and it is even harder to stay in it. I for one took a 30k pay cut when I decided to take this job on. I am not ashamed of my chosen occupation.

I know from first hand experience what cops have to go through and what we have to put up with. Unless you are one or have been one you do not. I will always vigorously defend any LEO and this occupation. As I have stated before on this very site, once one of us screws up (commits a crime) and it has been proven, there is no one in the world harder on that person than other LEO's. There are no second chances once that happens. I have seen it more than once.When you read my "Protest's" as you say, know full well that is what is going on. I have first hand experience in all the very common BS allegations and complaints that come with this job. As a result I am suspect of any allegation,claim or complaint. It doesn't matter if it come from a person face to face or from some tinfoil hat website. No one is going to be changing my view on that.

Getting a little off track here but some on here have made reference to the professional courtesy issue. Once again I am saying I have not ever, nor will I ever, write an ticket to another LEO. Others before twisted one of my former post's attempted to put their little spin on my post by saying I would never bust another LEO for anything. (That person is no longer with us I might add ) On that thread the main subject was on not writing tickets to LEO's. The PC thing goes for some other occupations in that people live their life's for the service,safety and well being of others. That even includes LTC holders that act reasonable and responsible. Attitude is a big factor in all of this. The law gives us discretion in minor matters. (Think tickets) I use my discretion daily. I write very few tickets to ANYONE because it is my discretion.

As for you "shoe fit" comment, in my twelve years of doing this job daily, I have ZERO substantiated complaints. I have no disciplinary record what so ever. I have a desk drawer full of thank you letters from citizens and other agency's. Soooo so much for your "shoe fit" theory.

The us vs them mentality is not so. The us vs the criminal element is alive and well.

 

[jeremy]

Man if you think it is a battle ground now you should have been here just a week ago. IMO some of the worst offenders, pot stirrers and anti anything law enforcement got the ban hammer. Those said offenders are now on other sites telling everyone how bad IDGO is even though they spent countless hours on here before. I am already liking INGO much better. There is still a little more work to be done but it is getting much better.

By the way... welcome to the site.

Can't wait for the Other Half of the Pot-Stirrers to get booted myself...

 

[UncleMike]

I already know why.
See my prior posts on this matter.


Some people can take some heat, some can't.

By the way, have you ever noticed that some LEOs around here never seem to have this problem?

Nice edit job!!
I did manage to save it first though.

 

[j706]

The problem is that none of this helps the us vs them type of thinking. Not all LEOs are gun people and we need to encourage those that are to be a part of our group.

Unfortunately the professional courtesy that is extended between LEOs could get a little out of hand. I only hope that if the time came these officers would use some discretion in dealing with me.

They would Vert because you are a reasonable man. It doesn't take a guy but a few minutes to realize that.

 

[lrahm]

I entered into this occupation by choice. It was not easy to get into and and it is even harder to stay in it. I for one took a 30k pay cut when I decided to take this job on. I am not ashamed of my chosen occupation.

I know from first hand experience what cops have to go through and what we have to put up with. Unless you are one or have been one you do not. I will always vigorously defend any LEO and this occupation. As I have stated before on this very site, once one of us screws up (commits a crime) and it has been proven, there is no one in the world harder on that person than other LEO's. There are no second chances once that happens. I have seen it more than once.When you read my "Protest's" as you say, know full well that is what is going on. I have first hand experience in all the very common BS allegations and complaints that come with this job. As a result I am suspect of any allegation,claim or complaint. It doesn't matter if it come from a person face to face or from some tinfoil hat website. No one is going to be changing my view on that.

Getting a little off track here but some on here have made reference to the professional courtesy issue. Once again I am saying I have not ever, nor will I ever, write an ticket to another LEO. Others before twisted one of my former post's attempted to put their little spin on my post by saying I would never bust another LEO for anything. (That person is no longer with us I might add ) On that thread the main subject was on not writing tickets to LEO's. The PC thing goes for some other occupations in that people live their life's for the service,safety and well being of others. That even includes LTC holders that act reasonable and responsible. Attitude is a big factor in all of this. The law gives us discretion in minor matters. (Think tickets) I use my discretion daily. I write very few tickets to ANYONE because it is my discretion.

As for you "shoe fit" comment, in my twelve years of doing this job daily, I have ZERO substantiated complaints. I have no disciplinary record what so ever. I have a desk drawer full of thank you letters from citizens and other agency's. Soooo so much for your "shoe fit" theory.

The us vs them mentality is not so. The us vs the criminal element is alive and well.

Ditto, and I am not leaving soon.

 

[jbombelli]

Nice edit job!!
I did manage to save it first though.

So? I shortened it down to be a little less confrontational. Feel free to post it if you wanty I don't care I'll stand behind it. I stand behind everything I say.

Again, I can take the heat. That doesn't mean I want to be a TOTAL jerk, but I'm happy being 70 percent jerk.

But what I took out wasn't anything that would get me in trouble around here. And if you saved it as you claim, you know that.

 

[UncleMike]

So? I shortened it down to be a little less confrontational. Feel free to post it if you wanty I don't care I'll stand behind it. I stand behind everything I say.

Again, I can take the heat. That doesn't mean I want to be a TOTAL jerk, but I'm happy being 70 percent jerk.

But what I took out wasn't anything that would get me in trouble around here. And if you saved it as you claim, you know that.

No arguments there!
And yeah, I did save it.
It will likely end up in the Toilet.

 

[jeremy]

Huh...

I didn't realize that I am a Felonious LEO Wanna-Be....

I wonder How this will effect my Career?!

 

[lrahm]

So? I shortened it down to be a little less confrontational. Feel free to post it if you wanty I don't care I'll stand behind it. I stand behind everything I say.

Again, I can take the heat. That doesn't mean I want to be a TOTAL jerk, but I'm happy being 70 percent jerk.

But what I took out wasn't anything that would get me in trouble around here. And if you saved it as you claim, you know that.

Do I detect a soft spot? Just having fun no harm.

 

[iChokePeople]

Felonies are mandatory in artillery units...

 

[jbombelli]

No arguments there!
And yeah, I did save it.
It will likely end up in the Toilet.

That's fine with me. Knock yourself out. You might want to invite J706 though. He'd probably want to share in the experience.

 

[jeremy]

Felonies are mandatory in artillery units...

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[VERT]

Getting a little off track here but some on here have made reference to the professional courtesy issue. Once again I am saying I have not ever, nor will I ever, write an ticket to another LEO. Others before twisted one of my former post's attempted to put their little spin on my post by saying I would never bust another LEO for anything. (That person is no longer with us I might add ) On that thread the main subject was on not writing tickets to LEO's. The PC thing goes for some other occupations in that people live their life's for the service,safety and well being of others. That even includes LTC holders that act reasonable and responsible. Attitude is a big factor in all of this. The law gives us discretion in minor matters. (Think tickets) I use my discretion daily. I write very few tickets to ANYONE because it is my discretion.

I appreciate the kind words, but be careful not to make me guilty by association. I ain't no pig, and I don't need no stinkin badge!

I can actually understand and defend the professional courtesy. I see stuff at work that I don't agree with but that does not mean I run to my boss and tell. Not a good way to maintain team spirt. Now what I don't agree with is a LEO letting another in their profession get away with blatantly criminal behavior like excessive speeding, drunk driving, domestic violence, etc. I also don't like it when my friends do things like speed and just assume they won't get a ticket because they are LEOs. Honestly LEOs should be held to a higher standard as they are often role models.

I assume that when you say you don't write tickets you are referring to stuff like driving 5 MPH over or jaywalking and not wreckless driving.

 

[jbombelli]

Do I detect a soft spot? Just having fun no harm.

No offense taken. I'm the one that said it, so it would be very pusillanimous (there's that word again) of me to get butt-hurt when somebody grabs the ball I hand them and runs with it.

I said before. I can take the heat I bring on myself.

 

[lrahm]

No offense taken. I'm the one that said it, so it would be very pusillanimous (there's that word again) of me to get butt-hurt when somebody grabs the ball I hand them and runs with it.

I said before. I can take the heat I bring on myself.

Thanks, no harm was meant. Just trying to smile a little. My wife tells me I don't smile enough.

 

[jeremy]

No offense taken. I'm the one that said it, so it would be very pusillanimous (there's that word again) of me to get butt-hurt when somebody grabs the ball I hand them and runs with it.

I said before. I can take the heat I bring on myself.

I owe you a Rep for using a word that I actually had to look up...

 

[iChokePeople]

I owe you a Rep for using a word that I actually had to look up...

I already repped him for it

 

[VERT]

Do I detect a soft spot? Just having fun no harm.

Nope I have met jbombelli. Pretty sure he is half a jerk. I kid, I kid.

Funny thing is I have also met J706 and these two would probably get along if a 6 pack were involved.

 

[91FXRS]

I think QUE had the best idea have a -cop and a +cop sections if your in there starting **** you get the ban. From what I see I don't think a lot of it starts as a bashing until some one chimes in with there opposing thoughts and then the begins. My

 

[lrahm]

I need one for telling him he has a soft spot.