Ok this is strange.

Armistead · 05-22-13, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WernherVonTrapp

Agreed, but that goes for doctors, lawyers, judges, politicians, and the general public as well.

I think the problem is, those with authority often tend to think they're above authority.

Mork_417 · 05-23-13, 02:54 AM

Back when i was a teen, we had one or two spots in our small town that we hung out in every Saturday night. We'd meet up, usually after working on our cars all day, and just chat. Although, usually a couple of times during the night we would all bolt to a back road straight-a-way and drag race. So, the local cops would always get anxious when they would patrol and see the lot we hang out in was empty, LOL. They knew what we were doing.

Never got caught racing, didn't lose too often neither.

But, it was a small town. I did however, get busted a couple of times for showing off. However, all the cops there were polite, and just doing their jobs. Never had an issue with any of them, female or male. Can't say the judge was too keen on me though.

So i guess you could say, I'm one of those that gave teens a bad name back in the day. Looking back, all I can say is that i was one lucky dumba**.

WernherVonTrapp · 05-23-13, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

I think the problem is, those with authority often tend to think they're above authority.

Well, then I had to be a rare exception. I was even afraid to get a speeding ticket because of what it meant to my career if some other police officer decided to write me one. I also felt, and was taught by my seniors on our department, that we had to watch our driving and behavior because it was up to us to set the example. I was taught that because we are police officers, we're always scrutinized by the tax paying public, not to mention the sanctimonious and/or vindictive ones who might have known someone (friend, relative or themselves) who had been ticketed or arrested.

Sincerely, I was always careful to make sure I did not use my authority for revenge, personal benefit or to lord it over the public. I knew a lot of officers like me, and I knew a few who were the opposite. Most of those opposites are no longer in the law enforcement community.

05-23-13, 02:54 AM	#2
Mork_417 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DB-15 Posts: 851 Downloads: 263 Uploads: 0	Back when i was a teen, we had one or two spots in our small town that we hung out in every Saturday night. We'd meet up, usually after working on our cars all day, and just chat. Although, usually a couple of times during the night we would all bolt to a back road straight-a-way and drag race. So, the local cops would always get anxious when they would patrol and see the lot we hang out in was empty, LOL. They knew what we were doing. Never got caught racing, didn't lose too often neither. But, it was a small town. I did however, get busted a couple of times for showing off. However, all the cops there were polite, and just doing their jobs. Never had an issue with any of them, female or male. Can't say the judge was too keen on me though. So i guess you could say, I'm one of those that gave teens a bad name back in the day. Looking back, all I can say is that i was one lucky dumba**. __________________ Heading to AM49.(U-553)