Brother, I have no clue. We live in a very middle-class, low crime city/ town outside of Orlando. We have...50-ish officers (maybe less). One or two detectives and they are part of a country-wide task force or something. This is one of those quiet departments where you go if you don't want any major drama and major crimes are handled by the county SO. I can't imagine there's much turnover.
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Brother, I have no clue. We live in a very middle-class, low crime city/ town outside of Orlando. We have...50-ish officers (maybe less). One or two detectives and they are part of a country-wide task force or something. This is one of those quiet departments where you go if you don't want any major drama and major crimes are handled by the county SO. I can't imagine there's much turnover.
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"It would be nice if elected officials could care about cops before they're dead."
- Sheriff Bob Fletcher
Ramsey County - MN
Minnesota Sheriff Slams Officials for Only Caring About Officers When They are Killed
- Sheriff Bob Fletcher
Ramsey County - MN
Minnesota Sheriff Slams Officials for Only Caring About Officers When They are Killed
Then, you have cunt, tyrants cops like this.
I hope both of them from those videos get charged. No PAB needed. It's on video, they have a COC, and they have courts. Get rid of them ASAP.
I'm in the PD hiring process for the right now. Did not get picked up this next academy though.
I'm in the PD hiring process for the right now. Did not get picked up this next academy though.
This clown needs to fry. Good news, there was an arrest warrant. Have fun in county.
Off-duty Connecticut cop punches driver in traffic for honking at him at red light: ‘What are you doing?’
Off-duty Connecticut cop punches driver in traffic for honking at him at red light: ‘What are you doing?’
Devildoc
Verified Military
Me, to the municipality and cop: "I will tell you where to put the commas and decimals in the check, thank you....."
Topkick
Verified Military
In no way do I condone that behavior, but I get it. I was offered a position here on a local force after I retired. I didn't take it because I would've snapped. My brother was a cop for 28 years. He's retired now, but you can't believe some of the shit cops deal with. I didn't believe it until I witnessed it myself. People calling officers shit names and starting shit for no other reason than they are wearing a cop uniform. Some people suck. He always says "people hate cops until they need one"
Of course there are those of us who get it and appreciate the good police officers.
That police officer was completely in the wrong. This reminds me of the videos they'd show us in the police academy of what NOT to do.
--There was no need to leave his vehicle or to take any other action. Period. Get on with your day.
--Flashing your badge because the driver honked his horn at you? GTFO.
--Punching a dude in the face after he points out--correctly--that you're in the wrong? Thank you for your service, time for you to find another line of work.
This was basically a road rage incident, and the corporal used cover of authority to intimidate, harass, and ultimately physically assault a civilian. I wonder how much he did over his time in uniform, that wasn't captured on video for the world to see.
This officer demonstrated his character, which is deeply flawed. Tactical mistakes we can mitigate. Character flaws, especially after such a long time on the force, well...
--There was no need to leave his vehicle or to take any other action. Period. Get on with your day.
--Flashing your badge because the driver honked his horn at you? GTFO.
--Punching a dude in the face after he points out--correctly--that you're in the wrong? Thank you for your service, time for you to find another line of work.
This was basically a road rage incident, and the corporal used cover of authority to intimidate, harass, and ultimately physically assault a civilian. I wonder how much he did over his time in uniform, that wasn't captured on video for the world to see.
This officer demonstrated his character, which is deeply flawed. Tactical mistakes we can mitigate. Character flaws, especially after such a long time on the force, well...
School Resource Officer, 5 day suspension.
Pleads guilty to a misdemeanor and gets probation.
No lawsuit as he was not acting in an official capacity.
Defense attorneys are salivating, any arrest he makes will generate an excessive force claim.
This incident will be brought up at any trial during his testimony.
Story didn't say how many years he has as a cop.
Devildoc
Verified Military
If I was the dude, I would hammer the PD and press hard about assault charges.
Topkick
Verified Military
Again, the cop was wrong and should pay for it. He's an asshole who shouldn't be a cop.
This incident aside, I couldn't be a cop because I also hate assholes who honk their horn, yell, and throw tantrums from the safety of their car...acting like they've never made a mistake in their life. I'd honestly like to punch them too. I've sat patiently and waited at many green lights without honking my horn, realizing people are not perfect. If you want to honk your horn and yell at people, flip people off....whatever...well play stupid games and all that.
This incident aside, I couldn't be a cop because I also hate assholes who honk their horn, yell, and throw tantrums from the safety of their car...acting like they've never made a mistake in their life. I'd honestly like to punch them too. I've sat patiently and waited at many green lights without honking my horn, realizing people are not perfect. If you want to honk your horn and yell at people, flip people off....whatever...well play stupid games and all that.
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I also want to punch people once in a while, but would give that up to be an officer. Im in the process now and know exactly whats coming.
Theres a time and a place, and the intersection is not it.
Theres a time and a place, and the intersection is not it.
As I get older, I find myself wanting to punch people less.
...perhaps because the consequences of them punching back (literally, or legally) are more ;)
...perhaps because the consequences of them punching back (literally, or legally) are more ;)
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I live in a stand your ground state. If you think I'm leaving my car over a road rage incident, yeah, nah. Roll down the window? Nope. Stop unless a traffic light or traffic itself is a problem? Nope.
People are stupid. I hate people.
People are stupid. I hate people.
policemedic
Verified SWAT
Interesting. At my shop, once the word police passes your lips or you flash the badge, you’re on-duty (and paid) and acting in an official capacity.
Topkick
Verified Military
Well not many people will punch you back in the face...because they can't reach it.
Written policy?
A policy like that changes the dynamic.
policemedic
Verified SWAT
Yup.
We’re paid from the instant we take action, and subject to all our directives, reporting requirements, etc. Mandatory notification to the highest ranking officer as soon as possible is enshrined in policy as well. Additionally, if we take action in someone else’s sandbox we have to comply with whatever reporting requirements that agency has.
policemedic
Verified SWAT
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