tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post2532181974138989818..comments2023-11-27T02:17:22.859-06:00Comments on The LawDog Files: Kee riced all my tea.LawDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05232684877582591461noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-3706853192531665262007-10-25T12:44:00.000-05:002007-10-25T12:44:00.000-05:00I have just looked at this link from another forum...I have just looked at this link from another forum, where fortunately the people there are really nice.<BR/><BR/>However, coming from the U.K. it's hard for me to comprehend the extent of the life of an american LEO.<BR/><BR/>Having said that one of the replies was right about the 'nanny-state' that is sweeping across the globe.<BR/><BR/>Surprisingly enough, it is alleged that The Child Protection Act that was passed here back in 2001/2 was actually commissioned by the Government was written by a now convicted peadophile - Oh the irony!<BR/><BR/>Fair play to you for standing up for what you believe in, there should be more people like you worldwide, if there were this would be a better place. Good luck in all your future endeavours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-57643407466507191952007-10-14T17:27:00.000-05:002007-10-14T17:27:00.000-05:00LawDog, Life is hard for a Knight of the Old...LawDog,<BR/> Life is hard for a Knight of the Old Code...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-8765371000742320292007-10-04T12:18:00.000-05:002007-10-04T12:18:00.000-05:00I wish they were all like you, 'Dog.I wish they were all like you, 'Dog.Berthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14994714675647456594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-88157196723413524162007-10-01T21:20:00.000-05:002007-10-01T21:20:00.000-05:00NOPD was notorious for low pay and oficers who man...NOPD was notorious for low pay and oficers who managed to retire rich in spite of that. In fact, one NOPD officer is on Death Row right now for killing her partner while robbing a bank on duty. I hear that there were serious efforts to clean it up pre-Katrina; no idea how well it worked.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, most of the complaining seems to be from big city cops. I can remember when the standard practice in Chicago was to hand over a twenty with your license if stopped. Don't know if that still happens today, but if that's how one gets a break, I can understand the "gimme a discount" thinking. Sure doesn't lead to respect from the public, I can tell you that!<BR/><BR/>One officer I know was telling me about getting stopped in another part of the state for speeding. He took the ticket without complaint, but then told the young officer "Son, I've been a cop for twenty years. You can chew a man out for speeding OR write a ticket, but doing both is just wrong!" I liked that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-62185076036217484452007-10-01T12:35:00.000-05:002007-10-01T12:35:00.000-05:00To recieve courtesy, show courtesy. To recieve ti...To recieve courtesy, show courtesy. To recieve ticket, act like it's an outrage that the officer is wasting your time. Works for me, and I don't carry a badge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-17558325203164523462007-09-30T17:30:00.000-05:002007-09-30T17:30:00.000-05:00Yes, some of the missing cops never existed, but t...<I>Yes, some of the missing cops never existed, but there was a fair share of those who stole what they could and hauled ass.....<BR/><BR/>One for sure....</I><BR/><BR/>I doubt he ever spent a day actually doing police work. I also wonder how much of his salary he kicked back to the NO machine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-80007029608744094312007-09-30T16:03:00.000-05:002007-09-30T16:03:00.000-05:00Kristopher,Hmmm, one of those AWOL NOLA cops was a...Kristopher,<BR/>Hmmm, one of those AWOL NOLA cops was arrested in Houston a few months after Katrina. He was in a stolen car, tried to show his badge and had some other charges against him, too....<BR/><BR/>Yes, some of the missing cops never existed, but there was a fair share of those who stole what they could and hauled ass.....<BR/><BR/>One for sure....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-18629220025347283692007-09-30T00:09:00.000-05:002007-09-30T00:09:00.000-05:00Chris:Those "AWOL" NOLA officers simply didn't exi...Chris:<BR/><BR/>Those "AWOL" NOLA officers simply didn't exist.<BR/><BR/>NOLA politicians probably created officers out of thin air to pocket federal matching funds ... when FEMA asked where these officers were, it was suddenly discovered that they had all deserted and that they must have given NOLA bad background info because we now can't find them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-37345818628659270912007-09-29T04:54:00.000-05:002007-09-29T04:54:00.000-05:00From what I could see that site is a disgrace to a...From what I could see that site is a disgrace to all of us in law enforcement. I wrote them an email to tell them so, under the tells us your story link (since their contacts link was not working). What a shame there are cops like that out there. Their site says this:<BR/><BR/>"Here’s how to get out of a ticket. don’t break the law."<BR/><BR/>And all they want to do is maon and groan when they get one!<BR/><BR/>No Pride, No Integrity, and no Guts.<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/>Glenn BGlenn Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677859688487279914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-47405450811931143702007-09-28T23:57:00.000-05:002007-09-28T23:57:00.000-05:00On a somewhat related note, Texas lawmakers:http:/...On a somewhat related note, Texas lawmakers:<BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG6X-xtVaskAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-26283613076079727812007-09-28T21:35:00.000-05:002007-09-28T21:35:00.000-05:00My god. I can honestly say I have never been so em...My god. I can honestly say I have never been so embarassed by another person or persons. These individuals on the site listed are exactly that, an embarassment to a professional police officer. <BR/><BR/> Have I given a cop a break on a citation before, yes. But I have also done the same for just as many or more "civilians," indeed. An officers descretion is indeed a powerful tool, and in that fact it should never be misused, or demanded by anyone. <BR/><BR/>This kind of muck only further shakes the foundations of our integrity, they should be ashamed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-20031842553852202492007-09-28T20:39:00.000-05:002007-09-28T20:39:00.000-05:00I work as a "Special Protection Officer" (armed ba...I work as a "Special Protection Officer" (armed bank guard) in Indianapolis. Even though I am NOT an LEO, people often assume that I am because I am armed and in uniform. I know that because of this evrythin that I do (or don't do), reflects upon the public's perception of REAL LEOs. So, I always conduct myself in a manner that will reflect properly on you real officers. It is a shame some that LEOs can't do the same. Bless you, LD and all those of your ilk.K Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09604908277579039698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-32441318119886734712007-09-28T19:08:00.000-05:002007-09-28T19:08:00.000-05:00The problem LD discusses also affects how I look a...The problem LD discusses also affects how I look at the LEO's testimony if/when I am on a jury. LEO's should understand they are having that effect. I'm white and now understand better why many blacks won't convict when they are on the jury.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-3354760395643369632007-09-28T18:32:00.000-05:002007-09-28T18:32:00.000-05:00You said it well.I wish your view was the majority...You said it well.<BR/><BR/>I wish your view was the majority. But my experience (I'm an over-50 male whose passed FBI fingerprint/background checks many times) is that you are almost alone. LEO's forget they are civilians (not under the UCMJ) and thus they are supposed to be just like ALL the rest of us. I had a neighbor, with whom I was on very good terms, even tell me all about the "brother officer" courtesies he got (drive 90, sure no problem). My conclusion is that LEO's are generally a bunch of arrogant cowboys. When I was young I would have argued against that view...no more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-52171574376429256932007-09-28T16:30:00.000-05:002007-09-28T16:30:00.000-05:00Sir, we need a lot more cops like you.I've been gi...Sir, we need a lot more cops like you.<BR/><BR/>I've been given many reasons to mistrust the police, though--for some reason--I still try to give them the benefit of the doubt. Thanks for reaffirming that there are still good cops out there. You're a credit to law enforcement, and to humanity.Black Icehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05463313457370402499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-4953633973759044342007-09-28T15:46:00.000-05:002007-09-28T15:46:00.000-05:00Dawg You have already put it better than I could. ...Dawg<BR/> You have already put it better than I could. My rule of a break applied across the board for cops, joe sixpack, and thugs, if I would give a break in a situation ot one , all would get it, if not then cops just had to suck it up.<BR/><BR/> GruntAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-4337182730714337892007-09-28T12:25:00.000-05:002007-09-28T12:25:00.000-05:00Ahwahdo, Dr. Joe-I taught in Nigeria. There, in ...Ahwahdo, Dr. Joe-<BR/>I taught in Nigeria. There, in the public schools, grades are dependent upon what the parent can pay, more's the shame.<BR/>I don't know how it is now, but the Nigerians' idea of teaching kids the right and wrong of things is somewhat drastic. <BR/>One day, some of the engineers came to my husband to ask to take the boys on a little 'excursion.' The excursion turned out to be the execution of a chief who had turned robber big time. And it was to be held on the school grounds as a lesson to the kids. The engineers had rented an upstairs room in a nearby godown, and stocked it with those things immensely pleasing to the Mammy Water; that, is, Nehi orange and Pepsi, 'hot drinks'-Akavit, gin, and White Horse (blarg!), and planned to go placate her down at the river as soon as the execution was over. <BR/>Our warehouseman already had his servants primed to dive into the river and recover all the sacrifice as soon as the placaters left.<BR/>My husband wouldn't let the boys go; I confess, I would have. But then, I'm the one when one of the engineers went absolutely bonkers on bad khif and had to be tied to his bed which was then set upright against the wall so he wouldn't strangle, took the boys down to see what drugs would do to them.<BR/>I know, I probably traumatized them for life, but they don't kill people for fun and they don't do drugs.<BR/>Come to think of it, I guess my idea of teaching is somewhat drastic, as well.<BR/>I am absolutely apalled at the lack of discipline and respect in the public schools in the United States. Thanks to the various protective services, lawyers, and assorted Susie Soccermommies. Yeah, I know, they are necessary in a lot of cases, but in a lot of others, they are nothing but busybody do-gooders, and they have done American education a terrible hurt.<BR/>It seems that these days, the idea of parents (tragically and unfortunately) is not to back up the teacher or the police when their kid has done something wrong. It's like the right and wrong of it doesn't matter; what does is getting by with it one way or another.<BR/>I did substitute teaching for a year here, and then decided I'd best not do that any more, lest I slam some mouthy kid up against the wall and fetched up in jail myself.<BR/>Additionally, we do our children a great disservice in telling them that a college education will open all doors. It won't; not unless they major in human services, and there are associate degrees that are just as good for that, or in a technical field, for which there are also associate degrees which are less expensive, more focussed, and will get someone a job a lot faster than a 4-year degree unless the applicant has an 'in' somewhere in the company.<BR/>That is disgraceful, but it's a fact of life in the good ol' Hew Hess Hay. I personally prefer the blatant hands-out of teachers and prospective employers in Africa. There's a twisted kind of honesty in that.<BR/>I suspect one should never raise children as I have raised mine, if they are going to live and work in the USA. They are going to be constantly disappointed and disillusioned with the double standard, and their brilliant minds are not going to be used to the greatest benefit of anyone. It's a shame, but there it is.<BR/>Kwaheri<BR/>LawMomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-15750081015118090002007-09-28T09:51:00.000-05:002007-09-28T09:51:00.000-05:00There's something to be said about the fact that (...There's something to be said about the fact that (generally speaking) peace officers deal with the "bottom 10%" of society regularly--which leads to a jaded outlook on people as a whole.<BR/><BR/>That leads to 'police ghetto' districts in cities--where 50%++ of the residents are police officers--because they are simpatico with their neighbors. Shared worldview, experiences, etc.<BR/><BR/>Both of these phenomena are discomfiting. While understandable, it's still not "right."<BR/><BR/>But even given that, the whining on that site is beyond the pale. It is, in fact, the sort of stuff which makes citizens think twice about the 'peace officer' who they encounter.<BR/><BR/>Sad. Even sadder that it's on the 'net for all to see.Dad29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-29680749207839793462007-09-28T09:41:00.001-05:002007-09-28T09:41:00.001-05:00Well said LD! I live across the street from a cop,...Well said LD! I live across the street from a cop, and I don't think it's possible for me to have a lower opinion of him. He sets off fireworks for his children on the 4th of July (illegal inside city limits), speeds down our neighborhood street in his Mustang at about 50 mph, and constantly parks on whatever side of the street he's on for the night. Since I do have to obey the city rules, and park on a designated side of the street per the date, it irritates me to no end when I see him leave his car wherever he wants. It really gets my goat when I accidentally leave my car on the wrong side of the street for the night, walk out and see a ticket on my windshield, and yet he doesn't have one because he's a cop, even though he was on the wrong side of the street as well. <BR/>It irritates me immensely! <BR/>You wouldn't want to move to Milwaukee, would you? I'd actually have some respect for you!Holly o:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16271563167292609621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-10479324128725653232007-09-28T09:41:00.000-05:002007-09-28T09:41:00.000-05:00I don't have a huge problem with cops getting a wa...I don't have a huge problem with cops getting a warning over a SMALL traffic violation. But I have a HUGE problem when they expect it. As an example, say, 7-11 gives free coffee to cops. One day, the clerk asks the cop to pay for it. If a cop now starts yelling that it's his RIGHT to get free coffee, the clerk is a jerk etc., I think there is a huge problem.... <BR/><BR/>I'm also afraid that this kind of mentality escalates. Today, I expect to be immune from speeding tickets because I'm a cop. Tomorrow, I expect to be stumbling drunk, yet still immune from DWI charges. Next day, well, what cop would be rude enough to arrest me for aggravated assault, or maybe rape? After all, we're brothers and he'll just overlook some evidence, right?<BR/><BR/>.... and now I am fully above the law....<BR/><BR/>This is a scary concept, and one that is becoming more and more visible in some areas.<BR/><BR/>Law Dog, Matt G, and others like you: you are honorable and we need more like you. I hope it won't ever happen, but if I'm ever in your jurisdiction and get pulled over by either one of you, I will be proud to accept a ticket....<BR/><BR/>I'm also afraid cops like you two are becoming extinct.... <BR/><BR/>Hell, just look at the NOLA's finest! What was it, 1/3 went AWOL and the 2/3 that stayed stole, raped, and probably killed..... Law Dog, ever wonder just exactly WHY the cops were confiscating weapons? WHO was shooting at the helicopters? Was it thugs with nothing to gain from shooting at the birds (no ambulances were shot at BTW), or someone who did not want to be video taped from above? My wife knows a few EMTs that worked in the Katrina mess and they have not encountered problems with the locals, EXCEPT WITH COPS..... We'll never know, but I have a feeling that a lot of bad stuff that happened, was done by LEOs..... (like stea.... er... "requisitioning" Cadillacs from the dealership...)<BR/><BR/>Great bunch of LEOs in NOLA.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-8044023576833709982007-09-28T09:22:00.000-05:002007-09-28T09:22:00.000-05:00Law Mom,Habari azubiAh yes, the British system of ...Law Mom,<BR/><BR/>Habari azubi<BR/><BR/>Ah yes, the British system of education. When I taught in Tanzania – specifically Arusha I was greeted each morning with my students standing at attention as I entered the door. I never once had to worry about discipline because they knew that they would be “put out,” and they also knew that no education in that part of the world mean poverty or death. The men (35 to 50 years old) held me in high regard (I had just completed my Ph.D.) even the village chief would often call me “mwalimu” (a very polite and formal address for “teacher”). For a village elder and the chief no less to call me that shows their upbringing. Likewise, I had some ex-pats that also treated me with a great deal of respect. I never had to worry about cheating on exams – as I do in the States. The reason way? – because it would bring GREAT shame on the family name and the family itself. I treated my students with respect and honor because they had earned it and gave it back to me. They were good men struggling with learning hard subjects that would later help them in life. I was glad to be there and glad to help them – we had great fun.<BR/>My mother and father also disciplined my brother and me often – and we deserved it. I do believe that if children are taught right from wrong behavior (sometimes by the seat of their pants) and they are molded in proper ethic then they most often turn out just fine. My brother is a vice president for a large fortune 500 company and has a great ethical reputation simply because of who he is and the ethics our parents infused in him. So it comes as no surprise to me that your son is the man he is because of his upbringing! May the world continue to see many good men and women brought up this way –but sadly I think it is going the other way in the general society. I hope that Law Dog is not upset by the hijacking of this thread. I will sign off with the traditional Swahili fare thee well. <BR/>Alamsiki<BR/>Dr. JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-51210124521059316952007-09-28T08:18:00.000-05:002007-09-28T08:18:00.000-05:00"But of course, all these years later, he'd better..."But of course, all these years later, he'd better not go around behaving like a honyok, or he's still going to get hit.....<BR/>LawMom"<BR/><BR/>One should always beware of red-headed scotswomen. My mother is one, too.William the Coronerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140748082571931675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-18931859397923766712007-09-28T07:16:00.000-05:002007-09-28T07:16:00.000-05:00And THAT Lawmom is part of why Lawdog is the man h...And THAT Lawmom is part of why Lawdog is the man he is. Seems to me that some of the "police officers" on that site needed some of your raising style.<BR/> WillUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04138767596824916146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-76135225769623983152007-09-27T23:53:00.000-05:002007-09-27T23:53:00.000-05:00LawMom, if more moms were like you (and my own mom...LawMom, if more moms were like you (and my own mom rest her soul) the world would be a far better place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-72931565144930098682007-09-27T22:23:00.000-05:002007-09-27T22:23:00.000-05:00gmznrHi Dr. Joe-Definitely the Dog is himself. He ...gmznrHi Dr. Joe-<BR/>Definitely the Dog is himself. He is also the product of a good British-type raising overseas-and an occasional session with the seat of his pants getting warmed.<BR/>Once, to my utter embarrassment, we were landing in Amsterdam after an exceptionally long and somewhat fraught flight from Texas. The Dog was about 5, his brother 3, and we were seated, as was the habit (thought lord only knows why) just behind first class. When the plane landed, a well-dressed man came back from first class and said to the boys, "You all are the best-behaved children; how does your mother get you to stay still and quiet?" This was, of course, a conversational question, not meant to be answered, but even at an early age, the Dog tended to be somewhat literal-minded. He piped up in his bright child's voice which carried from cockpit to tail, "If we don't, she hits us."<BR/>LOL! But it wasn't funny then; I was covered with embarrassment, lest people thought I just beat up constantly on my kids. <BR/>Only when they needed it-and they did need it from time to time, they got swatted, Templeton less than Dog, I have to say.<BR/>But of course, all these years later, he'd better not go around behaving like a honyok, or he's still going to get hit.....<BR/>LawMomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com