police hit a new low in my books speed cams

jjbirch · 03-31-2008, 02:32 PM

here a link i saw in the newspaper today how can they get away with this, it just not on,
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...icle979735.ece

Raja Ventureshield · 03-31-2008, 02:33 PM

i didn't think they can go any lower than they already were in my book.

2FST2C · 03-31-2008, 02:35 PM

hahaha, nice tactics!

jjbirch · 03-31-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Raja Ventureshield

i didn't think they can go any lower than they already were in my book.

what ever happend to the local policemen you see and chat too, all you get now is wannabes thats a waste of space and cant do anything,there just no money in it for the police, cars are a better target

M KiLLa CaM 3 · 03-31-2008, 02:48 PM

do they realize how stupid they make themselves look?

CRZ410S · 03-31-2008, 02:59 PM

A for creativity. Glad they are in the US!

takedown8 · 03-31-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CRZ410S

A for creativity. Glad they are in the US!

Actually, they're in the UK.

takedown8 · 03-31-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by M KiLLa CaM 3

do they realize how stupid they make themselves look?

I think they're too stupid to realize how stupid they're making themselves look.

Couch · 03-31-2008, 04:20 PM

My roommate told me he saw on the news last week about the cops hiring everyday citizens driving around to report any "wreckless" driving.

Haven't been able to find anything on it, and not 100% sure it's true. If so, that is even lower.

gonzo · 03-31-2008, 04:22 PM

Looks to me as if they are parked illegally.

SE3P_to_E90 · 03-31-2008, 04:25 PM

I saw a thing on CNN... they have stuff like that in the states. A guy sits in one of the energy trucks for example, a truck w/ a lift to fix light poles, etc) and gun a motorist... then, they radio a cop that is stationed down the road and dispatch them with the relevant info... sucks

gonzo · 03-31-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Couch

My roommate told me he saw on the news last week about the cops hiring everyday citizens driving around to report any "wreckless" driving.

Haven't been able to find anything on it, and not 100% sure it's true. If so, that is even lower.

In the Addison area of North Dallas (bars o' plenty) I heard the cops are marking the headlights of vehicles they see parked at bar/restaurants for a long period of time with an X. The marker only shows up when the lights are turned on. That is low and seems a bit illegal.

wuufer001 · 04-01-2008, 02:50 AM

that's just wrong man...

asdflkijd · 04-01-2008, 03:23 AM

I hope they stepped on horse shit.

ironjw · 04-01-2008, 03:39 AM

yea that is low!! kinda funny though!!

E(@M# · 04-01-2008, 04:56 AM

genius...but dirty

Couch · 04-01-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

In the Addison area of North Dallas (bars o' plenty) I heard the cops are marking the headlights of vehicles they see parked at bar/restaurants for a long period of time with an X. The marker only shows up when the lights are turned on. That is low and seems a bit illegal.

If that's true I would be hiring a lawyer and suing the PD.

For one, that's illegally tampering with someone's car. And it would seem that it could be a type of entrapment.

PD's are really getting more and more crooked to "set up" people.

darkphantom · 04-01-2008, 12:06 PM

*sigh* Why can't we have something like the autobahn in the US or even get people to take a yearly driving test to ensure people know how to drive?!

SES_D · 04-01-2008, 12:42 PM

lol, dang.

jjbirch · 04-01-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Couch

If that's true I would be hiring a lawyer and suing the PD.

For one, that's illegally tampering with someone's car. And it would seem that it could be a type of entrapment.

PD's are really getting more and more crooked to "set up" people.

i would think this is true as the newspaper would be fined alot of money

Glacked · 04-01-2008, 12:54 PM

Hiding in a horse trailer is a bit much. I know I wouldn't want to be the guy sitting in there with the radar/lidar set. I prefer sitting out in the open and seeing all the folks nose-in with their brakes and shift lanes to the right. By doing that, I can really see those that aren't paying attention, cruising 15 or so over and generally on the phone. Seems to me they are more apt to cause an accident than folks who see you and take steps to slow.

As for hiring folks to drive around and call in when they see reckless driving, we have enough of that as is. We get numerous calls a day from non-payrolled folks who want us to get someone. Love to, but if I don't see it, I can't do anything about it other than assist them with information to obtain a warrant. Only had that happen once, as most people aren't willing to do he legwork themselves.

And those guys marking cars, if true, seem to be pushing the limits a bit. Things like that get me pretty pissed as it will probably result in bad case law for us all. The driving and violations lead you to the DUI investigation - not where they are parked.. Last time I checked, you need probable cause to pull someone over... if something's changed, I missed the memo. I know guys who like to set up near bars and the like. They are generally disliked within the department and are the type who call for backup every time someone looks at them funny. They are the type who depend on the badge for respect instead of earning it by being professional and friendly. There's always a time to getg sneaky. I just don't see it for traffic stuff. Warrant service, barricaded subjects, etc. sure.

If you do the job right, 99% of the people you encounter thank you at the conclusion of busniess.

SE3P_to_E90 · 04-01-2008, 09:44 PM

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I hope they stepped on horse shit.

you can't step in what you already are

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