I am amazed if even half of what you are saying is true, at least in the UK and NZ there isn't an incestuos relationship between the police and the courts system so it is impossible for it happen lik
You're thinking about the civilized world, but this is Texas! Speed traps are frequently used, with the help of the local justice of the peace, to help boost the town coffers. Usually, they require
As an example, just about everyone in Texas knows about Bangs, TX. The whole town is such a speed trap that it's now entered the realm of urban myth... there are continuing arguments about how many d
I remember the speeding scam we always hit between NC and Myrtle Beach, each spring after school let out. The local cops would pull the college students over for speeding and want $100 plus fine. We
In reading all of these I'm reminded of a few facts about cops: They belong to a club, they're not the brightest people on the planet, they have some power, and they envy your toys. The potential for
I find your comments highly offensive as I am a retired law enforcement officer that put his life on the line on more occasions than I care to remember, stopped burglaries in progress, administered l
Call it a "Toll Fee" ! Joe (C) --Original Message-- From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Susan and Jack Brooks Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 1:24 AM To: fot@
I don't think Bill or anyone else intended to infer that all cops fall into that "Bad" profile which has been discussed. But we all have experienced those who do fit the profile. Usually, these are
I understand your irritation and I'm sorry I offended you. But let me ask you something Bob, did I say anything that wasn't true? I don't think any of us fails to understand that what we are talking
One more little anecdote. The friend "Barney" that I was referring to is the former police commission liason for the cities of Inglewood and Carson California. However much political nonsense it migh
Thanks for the apology. I guess I got a little over emotional and should have taken the humorous side of your original comments. Yes, there are certainly overbearing numbskulls out there that shouldn
And let's face it, if one did fall into that category, what better, more rewarding job than being a cop ? Good thing your friend wasn't black and stopped in Signal Hill ... they probably would've kil
That or serial killer. Okay I lied about the one last anecdote, but this is it for me. I met some nice cops in Signal Hill--or at least not vicious. About the same time as the earlier yarn--30 years