the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!

Forums Home » Advice » the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
page: 1 2 3 of 3
POLLER
lion131 wexford, Wexford Ireland
Oct 16, 2009 : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!

the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!

created by: lion131 | Oct 16, 2009
To vote: click your choice below
63 votes
Vote Breakdown
do the police in your area obey the law 100%,or do they 'bend' the rules to suit themselves?i regularly see the force in my area not use indicators on their vehicles when driving.also very recently,2 police women were stopped at a traffic light.obviously it was too slow for them,so the driver pulled out into the wrong lane(without an indicator!)and zoomed up to the police station(only 30 metres away!)there was no emergency call to attend,no siren,flashing light,etc.they got out of thier car,and walked casually into the police station!mumbling .awhile ago,2 police men pulled up at a red light.they waited about 3 seconds,then drove through it!also,i know a detective in town.today he was off duty...and he was driving his own car,happily chatting away on his phone!in my country,if an ordinary guy does that,they throw the book at you!so what's your opinion?it makes my blood boil!very mad
Quote Reply report this poll
^ Back to top



oranges2apples hamilton, Montana USA
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:38 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
rolling on the floor laughing turn signals???laugh look deeperwow uh oh
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
hopefloats Slim's Lady, Tennessee USA
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:41 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
This is an EXTREMELY touchy subject right now in my area, to say the least. Over half of them feel inferior and ABOVE the law, themselves.very mad very mad very mad very mad very mad very mad very mad very mad very mad very mad very mad very mad
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
joy61 Maryville, Tennessee USA
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:41 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
It's like that in the large city in Florida, USA, that I used to live in. Florida has an aggressive driver problem, and the police are the most aggressive drivers. The police would tailgate cars in 30 mph (slow) speed zones, run red lights, etc. Once a police officer lectured me because I didn't take a right-on-red in heavy traffic. I "yessirred" him and pretended to be respectful, and laughed about it later.

Who knows, if I was the victim of a crime later, and had to call the police, Murphy's law would dictate the very same cop that I had disrespected, would be the one that would show up. My guess is that only those with aggressive personalities are attracted to police work, and the work makes them more so. I'm happy if they can keep their guns in their holsters.
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
LovelySerene Kansas City, Kansas USA
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:44 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
One time I was waiting in the car and I saw a police officer stop at a red light. Then they turned on their flashy lights and sped through the red light...Then parked at a coffee shop, 5 mins later I see them come out with coffee and donuts very mad

(True Story)
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
somechick Cincinnati Ohio, Ohio USA
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:46 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
I can't answer the question cause I don't know anything about the police here in Cincinnati.
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
lion131 wexford, Wexford Ireland
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:47 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
LovelySerene: One time I was waiting in the car and I saw a police officer stop at a red light. Then they turned on their flashy lights and sped through the red light...Then parked at a coffee shop, 5 mins later I see them come out with coffee and donuts

(True Story)
i believe you!grin
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
lion131 wexford, Wexford Ireland
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:47 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
somechick: I can't answer the question cause I don't know anything about the police here in Cincinnati.
ok,no problem.thumbs up
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
lion131 wexford, Wexford Ireland
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:48 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
joy61: It's like that in the large city in Florida, USA, that I used to live in. Florida has an aggressive driver problem, and the police are the most aggressive drivers. The police would tailgate cars in 30 mph (slow) speed zones, run red lights, etc. Once a police officer lectured me because I didn't take a right-on-red in heavy traffic. I "yessirred" him and pretended to be respectful, and laughed about it later.

Who knows, if I was the victim of a crime later, and had to call the police, Murphy's law would dictate the very same cop that I had disrespected, would be the one that would show up. My guess is that only those with aggressive personalities are attracted to police work, and the work makes them more so. I'm happy if they can keep their guns in their holsters.
yes,i suppose we have to keep our mouths shut!uh oh
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
LovelySerene Kansas City, Kansas USA
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:49 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
lion131: i believe you!
it's irritating, they think they are above the law
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
lion131 wexford, Wexford Ireland
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:49 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
hopefloats: This is an EXTREMELY touchy subject right now in my area, to say the least. Over half of them feel inferior and ABOVE the law, themselves.
uh oh wow uh oh
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
lion131 wexford, Wexford Ireland
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:50 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
oranges2apples: turn signals??? look deeper
hopefully it wont get more serious than turn signals in my areablues
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
lion131 wexford, Wexford Ireland
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:52 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
LovelySerene: it's irritating, they think they are above the law
yes,very irritating!very madit makes me very angry! very mad very mad very mad
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
NAKEDMUDPEOPLE Somewhere, California USA
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:01 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
After 4 months in Spain, my daughter was grateful for the US police officers.
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
lion131 wexford, Wexford Ireland
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:06 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
NAKEDMUDPEOPLE: After 4 months in Spain, my daughter was grateful for the US police officers.
i am glad that they are better than the guys in my area!
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
Sparky6420 North Vernon, Indiana USA
Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:11 AM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
Ok, so the police are human. They make human mistakes. I want to see you put your life on the line every day and make less than a retail store manager. I bet you would be singing their praises though if you were in danger. I know cops and one of my best friends is a cop. Every day he walks into situations where he may not come out alive. My friend could die because he is protecting disrespectful people. People who bad mouth cops make me angry because they mouth a lot but I don't see them out there every day taking risks like that for other people.very mad
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top



Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:17 AM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
I won't vote because I am biased. I do not believe that law enforcement should be expected to be any better then the general populous. We are human beings, we make mistakes.

I hope that the examples you used were exceptions and that those instances are rare. In my opinion those individuals are abusing the power of being in LE and should be punished for it as any other citizen would be. If I were to be caught doing those things, I would be nailed to a wall here by my own department. If I didn't it in a department vehicle, I would lose my job and be prosecuted.
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
LoveableOne Melbourne, Victoria Australia
Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:20 AM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
Well here about 10 years ago I remember being behind 5 cars on the road and a firetruck behind us all, and suddenly heard a siren and we all pulled over, and as soon as the truck got infront of us all its lights n siren turned off! So yea was no fire etc., just the firefighting guys wanting to get in front....
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
Sparky6420 North Vernon, Indiana USA
Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:23 AM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
azdesperado72: I won't vote because I am biased. I do not believe that law enforcement should be expected to be any better then the general populous. We are human beings, we make mistakes.

I hope that the examples you used were exceptions and that those instances are rare. In my opinion those individuals are abusing the power of being in LE and should be punished for it as any other citizen would be. If I were to be caught doing those things, I would be nailed to a wall here by my own department. If I didn't it in a department vehicle, I would lose my job and be prosecuted.

cheers I totally agree with you. Had I not been so angry, I may have been able to express myself better. What is with the "I hate the police" attitude on this site. That attitude is why I have to worry about my friend every day he is on the job.
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
somechick Cincinnati Ohio, Ohio USA
Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:25 AM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
I believe there are good and bad law enforcement officers in every state,city and county and just like anyone else they're not perfect.
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
lion131 wexford, Wexford Ireland
Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:43 PM CST : the police:do as i say,dont do as i do!
Sparky6420: Ok, so the police are human. They make human mistakes. I want to see you put your life on the line every day and make less than a retail store manager. I bet you would be singing their praises though if you were in danger. I know cops and one of my best friends is a cop. Every day he walks into situations where he may not come out alive. My friend could die because he is protecting disrespectful people. People who bad mouth cops make me angry because they mouth a lot but I don't see them out there every day taking risks like that for other people.
i can assure you that the police force in my area DONT risk their lives!my cousin is in the police force,but that doesnt change my view at all.they are there to set an example,and they should stick to it!a friend of mine moved through a red light,just 1 SECOND before it changed,and they threw the book at her!very mad ,but apparentely it's ok for the 2 women police to 'dive' into the wrong lane(without indication)and zoom up to the police station,because the traffic light was the 'wrong'colour!very mad very mad very mad.i would respect them if they practiced what they preached,but after all the things i have seen,i just cant! mumbling very mad very mad very mad
Quote Reply report this post
^ Back to top
page: 1 2 3 of 3


Top of the page ^


Report this poll if it breaks rules, is offensive, or contains fighting. Staff may not be aware of the poll abuse, and cannot do anything about it unless you tell us about it. If this poll is offensive, please click here to report it »



If site dates and times do not show correctly, you can fix this by editing your timezone
Click here to edit your timezone »