Anybody visiting Calgary....

mako88sb · 08-15-16, 02:29 PM

....in true Canadian fashion, I would like to apologize in advance for the trauma that's surely going to happen once you see our overly aggressive looking police cars and vans.

Hard to believe that folks here in Calgary feel the need to bring it up on social media:

http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/08/09...white-cop-cars

u crank · 08-15-16, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mako88sb

....in true Canadian fashion, I would like to apologize in advance for the trauma that's surely going to happen once you see our overly aggressive looking police cars and vans.

Apology accepted.

The only trauma police cars give me is when they are behind me with their lights flashing. The color of the car is irrelevant.

Commander Wallace · 08-15-16, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by u crank

Apology accepted.

The only trauma police cars give me is when they are behind me with their lights flashing. The color of the car is irrelevant.

One guy was traumatized by seeing flashing lights behind him. His wife ran off with a police officer and he thought the officer was bringing her back when he saw the lights.

Buddahaid · 08-15-16, 11:39 PM

They do have a point...

Von Due · 08-16-16, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by u crank

Apology accepted.

The only trauma police cars give me is when they are behind me with their lights flashing. The color of the car is irrelevant.

To some speeders it may be truly traumatizing to realize the coppers have smarter and faster cars than themselves. Perhaps the Canadians could do a study trip to Dubai to learn about PR both to bring the focus over to how awesome their coppers are and bring the numbers of Canadian Smokeys and Bandits down.

mapuc · 08-16-16, 11:49 AM

Calgary is one of the cities I'm going to visit if I win big time in Eurojackpot and it's not for the city itself but to see my favorite NHL team play.

Markus

mako88sb · 08-16-16, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

Calgary is one of the cities I'm going to visit if I win big time in Eurojackpot and it's not for the city itself but to see my favorite NHL team play.

Markus

Well, if it ever happens, be sure to check out the Highwood Pass in Kananaskis. Fantastic scenery plus it's the highest paved pass in Canada at 2,206 meters. It's absolutely astonishing to me how many people I've met who have lived here all/most of their lives and have never even heard of it. Plus you pass through the small town of Longview on the way that has one of the best top-rated steakhouses in Alberta. The only negative reviews are because of it's somewhat limited hours:
https://www.zomato.com/longview-ab/l...gview-longview

Bilge_Rat · 08-16-16, 03:53 PM

Calgary is great, visited a few times, although I always try to sneak in a visit to Banff/Lake Louise/Sunshine village for some of the best skiing in the world!

u crank · 08-16-16, 05:34 PM

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Nice but how is it in snow?

vienna · 08-16-16, 05:38 PM

I'm surprised: I thought the biggest crime in Canada was "insufficient politeness"...

The local police department here, the Los Angeles Police Department, just recently began using SUVs as patrol vehicles; the officers nowadays have to transport so much extra equipment (riot gear, specialized non-lethal weapons, assault rifles, protective gear, etc.) the switch to SUVs was necessary. It is still a bit odd to see the LAPD roll up in cars other than the old Crown Victorias or other large sedans...

The Beverly Hills Police Department has some better rides. I have seen both BMW and Mercedes SUVs, in full BHPD markings cruising around Beverly Hills, although it appears they are only used by senior officers/supervisors...

<O>

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mako88sb XO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 423 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Anybody visiting Calgary.... ....in true Canadian fashion, I would like to apologize in advance for the trauma that's surely going to happen once you see our overly aggressive looking police cars and vans. Hard to believe that folks here in Calgary feel the need to bring it up on social media: http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/08/09...white-cop-cars Last edited by mako88sb; 08-16-16 at 11:11 AM.

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	They do have a point... __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,855 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	Calgary is great, visited a few times, although I always try to sneak in a visit to Banff/Lake Louise/Sunshine village for some of the best skiing in the world! __________________

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vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I'm surprised: I thought the biggest crime in Canada was "insufficient politeness"... The local police department here, the Los Angeles Police Department, just recently began using SUVs as patrol vehicles; the officers nowadays have to transport so much extra equipment (riot gear, specialized non-lethal weapons, assault rifles, protective gear, etc.) the switch to SUVs was necessary. It is still a bit odd to see the LAPD roll up in cars other than the old Crown Victorias or other large sedans... The Beverly Hills Police Department has some better rides. I have seen both BMW and Mercedes SUVs, in full BHPD markings cruising around Beverly Hills, although it appears they are only used by senior officers/supervisors... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Calgary is one of the cities I'm going to visit if I win big time in Eurojackpot and it's not for the city itself but to see my favorite NHL team play. Markus