Originally Posted by stro1965

RoadKingRon, if you think my "typical LEO attitude" is just now coming out, well, you haven't been paying attention. I think YOUR interpretation of federal law is wrong, we shall see I guess, I'm hopeful it will be cleared up soon enough. Most importantly though, he wasn't necessarily "getting his azz handed to him". He was, I suspect, jumped from behind when he was away from his friends. Yeah, THAT took a lot of courage. Seems to me the HA bit off more than HE could chew.

Originally Posted by rdam

I dare you to find an official "policy" that says "no tickets to LEO's". That is a personal decision for the officer who has what we call "discretion"; Per Wbsters;

1: the quality of being discreet : circumspection; especially : cautious reserve in speech
2: ability to make responsible decisions
3 a: individual choice or judgment <left the decision to his discretion> b: power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds <reached the age of discretion>
4: the result of separating or distinguishing.

There are cops who write other cops. Around here, a handful of FHP Troopers are notorious for it. I don't write tickets to cops. Never have. I have written warnings, but never a ticket. Guess who else I have never (Knowingly) written a ticket to. Firefighters/EMT's, Nurses, and Military. I don't have time to explain why.

In fact, when I worked patrol, I wrote a ticket on 1 out of 5 traffic stops. The others got written or verbal warnings. So while I may not write tickets to cops, I also dont write tickets to MOST citizens.

Dude, I'm sorry that bothers you. Marry a cop or go to the academy.

Originally Posted by RoadKingRon1

Make up your mind...did you or didn't you. You say it wasn't worth the aggravation then you say it doesn't apply to you????

No one says you can't wear colors. You can do whatever you want as long as you have the nads to back it up. By wearing the 3 piece you are asking for trouble, that's all....

Originally Posted by laz263

During my career in local law enforcement, I never wrote a cop. It was a matter of personal discretion, not a departmental policy. But here's how I saw it: If that was the one perk we got for putting up with the sh!tty pay, ridiculous hours, violent thugs, bloodborne pathogens, abusive behavior, and dangerous situations we faced nearly every day, then so be it.

I've since moved over to the fed side, but I still don't begrudge an officer cutting a fellow officer a break for a minor traffic offense. If that makes me a dick, oh well.

Originally Posted by TequilaJohn

Sorry "dude"...but that is the very attitude some here are tryin to hit on. Ya can't jump up and **** 'n moan how an exclusive 1%'er club can't set down unspoken rules and try to apply 'em to everyone else...and then jump in here and do the 'zact same thing...i.e. "wanna get outta a ticket, be a cop"...what a crock! Some of ya's wanna know why some have such contempt for cops...here's yer prime example right here with rdam's statement...a statement that I'd dare say wouldn't set well with a lotta citizens. I'm not a cop hater, but I have the utmost contempt for any cop that thinks they're outside the law to any degree whatsoever. Sure, I would have equal contempt for any 1%'er that inflicted harm on any innocents...but the BIG diff is...I don't have to live under any 1%'er's authority unless I choose to do so...I live under the authority of the police everyday. If you can't see the diff, rdam...I don't have time to explain it either. Such arrogance from cops will almost always generate animosity from the citizens they are sworn to protect and serve.

And, to answer laz, yeah I think that's an attitude unbecomin an officer. Hey, I worked some damned dangerous conditions in the petro-chem construction industry so you can fill yer car/bike/truck with gasoline...but it don't get me free gas. Go ahead and use that excuse/crutch all ya want...it's still a crock 'o chit! Just 'cause some crackhead gave you or a bud a hard time...means ya get a free pass? So, a cop gets a pass on a "minor" traffic violation? Sure, sounds innocent enuf...but often enuf, the only diff 'tween a "minor" violation and a fatal wreck is just dumb-luck timing. Again, an arrogant attitude by someone sworn to uphold the LAW!

I tried to stay outta this, but this chit just keeps gettin richer all the time!

Originally Posted by Da Gumpmeister

Dude(guess term is interchangeable here), I'm sorry that the fact that one of your own, used 'discretion', and it is causing a little heated discussion, and bothering you. Marry a 1%er or prospect.

Wow, I believe this is the attitude that JBake is focused on, but I too, have been wrong B4.

What I find really amusing, the thread about the Mongol, shooting 'Papa' in Frisco. 1265 hits, 20 posts. Guess no one cares 'bout that.
I posted a pic of 'Papa'. It is a X. ??????? Admin or HAs decision? Jus' aksin'.

Originally Posted by OldFenderGuy

Just a though, but if someone doesn't like the "sh!tty pay, ridiculous hours, violent thugs, bloodborne pathogens, abusive behavior, and dangerous situations", maybe instead of complaining they should consider a different profession, as no one is forcing them to stay in line of work with all those negative aspects.

Enforcement of various laws should not just apply to the general public, and "perks", selective enforcement, or whatever you want to call it are one of the reasons why some LEO's feel they are exempt from some laws that only apply to others.

But it happens, people know it, just the way things are out there in the real world.

Just my opinion..

Originally Posted by stro1965

Oh yeah...one more thing. I put up with a lot of crap in my job, but I don't consider chitty pay to be on the list. I may not be getting rich, but I earn a fair wage and have decent benefits. You won't hear me bitching about it.

Originally Posted by laz263

My starting pay as a street officer in 1986 was $14,250.00. I look back now and wonder how the hell I paid my bills.