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Typically, you won't catch me forwarding on chain mails etc, but my cousin sent me this and I thought that it would be appropriate to share with you. I have actually seen calls such as the ones outlined in our very own Tracy Press Police Blotter!!
> Dear Civilian,
> Your 5 year old kid getting pushed down by another 5 year old kid is
NOT a police matter; talk to the other kid's parents, not the police.
> If your kid won't do his homework or do his chores, 911 is not the
answer.
> If a cop causes a car accident we usually get a ticket, and
sometimes we get suspended. When is the last time you got 3 days off (without
pay) for rear-ending a guy at Wal-Mart?
> We know you've had more than two beers. When I've had two beers, I
didn't hit six parked cars, drive my car through the front doors of a
Toys-R-Us, wet my pants or pass out at a traffic light.
> When you see an emergency vehicle behind you with its lights and
sirens on, pull to the RIGHT, and stop. We are usually required to pass
cars on the left.
> When you're driving in the fast lane and you see a cop behind you,
don't go 5 MPH under the speed limit. We are not impressed by how safe
of a driver you can be, we're trying to go help someone (or catch that
guy in SUV that just cut you off). Safely move over and let us pass
please.
> If we park our cruiser across the road with lights flashing, don't
ask if the road is closed or if there is an accident, just take an
alternate route and DON'T DRIVE AROUND US!
> If you get a warning instead of a ticket from a motorcycle cop, go
buy a lottery ticket, because you've already beaten the odds.
> When you see an officer conducting a traffic stop, or with a suspect
in handcuffs, it is generally not a good idea to approach him and ask
for directions. If you do, don't expect the officer to be nice when he
tells you to get lost, and don't expect the officer to take the time to
explain.
> Here's how to get out of a ticket. Don't break the law.
> If you drive a piece of junk, that is why you're getting pulled
over.
> In one week I pulled over 10 cars for minor traffic violations. 5
out of 10 had no vehicle insurance. 3 out of 10 had suspended driver's
licenses. 2 out of 10 had warrants. 1 out of 10 had felony warrants. 1
was a known sex offender with his 12 year old niece in the car without
her mother's knowledge.
> If you've just been pulled over doing 70 in a 35, do not greet the
officer with, 'What seems to be the problem, officer?'
> We get coffee breaks too.
> When you're the victim of a burglary, take the time you spend
waiting for the officer to find the model number and the serial number of the
stuff that was taken.
> Some cops are just jerks, but take heart in the fact that other cops
don't like them either.
> If its night time and you're driving a vehicle with tinted windows
and I pull you over, it's not because of your skin color. I usually
can't tell if the vehicle even has a driver until the windows rolled down.
> Every time you hear on the news about people running away from a
crazed gunman, someone's son or daughter in a police uniform is running
TOWARD that crazed gunman.
> Yes, it's true; cops usually don't give other cops tickets. Think of
it as an employee discount, perk or benefit. Other cops are family and
you wouldn't give your brother a ticket if you were a cop either.
> If your local police agency has a helicopter, everyone knows it's
loud and annoying, but did you know it can cover the same area as 20
patrol officers and safely chase criminals that are driving 90 MPH through
city streets. Many times the guy has no idea it's there and slows down.
> Police work is... Writing reports.
>
> If you rob a gas station you're only going to get about $100, but I
get to see a K9 dog use your arm as a chew toy. For all I care you can
keep the $100.
> In one year of patrol work in a large city, only about ten minutes
would be cool enough to be on the television show 'Cops'.
> Every traffic stop could end in gunfire, but we have to be polite
and professional until that time.
> I've taken about the same amount of men and women to jail for
domestic violence, so NO, it's not always the man.
> If the light were yellow, we wouldn't be having this conversation.
> Cops know you pay taxes and that your taxes pay cops' salaries.
> Cops also pay taxes, which also pay cops' salaries so, hey; this
traffic stop is on me. Now sign here; press hard. There are several
copies.
> Police Officers... Our job is to protect your butt, not kiss it!
> Thank You,
> The Police
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