Originally Posted by Dee8go

Hey, maybe we'll all get to see you on the Fall premier of "Cops."

Originally Posted by LarryBible

KPG,

I don't know what police officers you might be seeing or dealing with, but I've yet to see or talk to one that fits your description.

I am not proud to say that I have dealt with MANY police officers due to my number of years driving and number of miles driven, coupled with my driving style which does not always please the local gendarme. I also have known personally a number of police officers.

I have never been stopped by a police officer who was anything less than courteous. Not always overly friendly, but courteous. Most of them have been quite friendly. If you treat anyone with courtesy and respect it will almost always be returned to you.

Police officers are human beings. Human beings make mistakes and are of various sizes, shapes and demeanor. Police officers are typically a cut above the average "A.J. Squared Away" that is walking down the street. They are most often underpaid and could succeed in other more lucrative careers, but they go out every day and risk their lives so that you and I can, if we behave, live a safer life.

I hope I don't embarrass Mike Tangas, but I will use him as an example. I have had the pleasure of meeting Mike twice. He appears to be in great condition, but he doesn't have an Arnold Scwharzenegar body (sorry Mike) like you describe police officers, and believe it or not he didn't have a donut in his hand either time. He is a good solid person and is dedicated to his family, his job and to doing his part in seeing that you and I live in a safer country. I know/have known a number of other police officers and EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM fit the description of Mike that I just gave. None of them portray themselves as a tough guy, although I don't think I would want to tangle with a single one of them.

I have dealt with police officers in Europe as well, and yes every one of them have been professional and courteous, but no more so than ANY US police officer I've ever dealt with or met personally.

The chase is not done so that someone can show the're tough. It's dangerous, but they do it because it's their job. It is very sad and unfortunate to see innocent people killed or hurt as a result of a police chase. But, if these idiots are NOT chased, there will be many more people killed and hurt by these idiots as the crime rate gets out of control.

Rather than making statements such as you did about police officers, if you ever meet one you should THANK THEM for the work they do so that you can live in a safer country.

Have a great day,

Originally Posted by The Swede

Originally Posted by dacia

Are these the same honest, brave, friendly, educated, respectable police officers 9 of whom took a guy to Cherry beach in Toronto, beat the living crap out of him (9 against 1 mind you) and when the whole thing came out, they destroyed and falsified evidence, lied in court and ultimately cost $750,000 to the taxpayers, because the police budget (that is where they payed guy from ) of course comes from (my)taxes.

Not my assertion, the presiding judge said so.

Beat cops are borderline psychopaths, no man (and especially woman) in the right frame of mind chooses a profession where his sole mission in life is to control, and if need be, kill other people. The only people worse than cops are professional soldiers and jail guards (excuse me, correctional officers).
We need them but its like a junkyard dog, you have to have it but it doesn't mean you like it.

Educated? Please, grade 12 education and 2 years police college, wow, Einsteins there are.
Underpaid?
Toronto Police Service base salary

Cadet in training $45,042.34
4th Class Constable $50,057.71
3rd Class Constable $57,211.20
2nd Class Constable $64,364.69
1st Class Constable $71.522.91

Compensation & Benefits

* Family health plan
* Dental plan
* Life insurance
* Access to employee credit union
* Pension plan (OMERS)
* Paid vacation
* Education reimbursement
* Employee and Family assistance program

Not bad for a 20 year old guy who can retire after 25 years of service.

Alex

Originally Posted by truckinik

Not likely, it would make for a very short clip. I never even moved the car, during the whole thing. I was sitting at the light and the cop came up from in front of me from the opposite direction, up to my driver's door. there was no chase at all. three of them just simply boxxed me in at the light, it happened so quickly that as the smoke cleared, and I was able to see again, all I saw was cop cars, and flashing lights all around me. I swear they must watch the bar, for obvious drunks to pull over as they depart from the place. Unfamiliar territory, everyone on the sidewalk was just laughing at the scene, and telling me I was surely going to jail. (I thought I was too.) I was a bit nervous, but laughed at the people on the sidewalk in front of the bar, as I drove away, and the cops went over to talk with them. I guess he lectured them about instigating people or something, I can't be sure though. The owner was outside, and in the crowd. I'm probably banned fron his bar, now that I attracted attention to his place needlessly. That's ok, there are a few more in the area, and i have a lot of exploration to do in all of the neighboring towns. By the time I ever get back to that place, it will be long forgotten about I'm sure. Just another bar I'm banned from. I very rarely ever even consume alcohol, suff like this has happened before when I go out alone. seems I behave myself better when I go out with someone else. Just a little burn-out, tire spinning Brake stand. No harm, why are people such cry babies about everything. What could possibly have happened? I mean, ok, so my brakes could have let go...big deal, the light was green, and I had a clear path, and I would have just driven across the intersection at normal speed. Speedometer only wet up to 25, so I would have still been well below the legal speed limit if my brakes had let go...
Orange county North Carolina cops are a bunch of little girls, and fags if they can't take a joke, especially since they're some of the worst drivers on the road, aside from mail carriers, and school bus drivers.