tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post116079489891196244..comments2023-11-27T02:17:22.859-06:00Comments on The LawDog Files: *sigh*LawDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05232684877582591461noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1161195149979395872006-10-18T13:12:00.000-05:002006-10-18T13:12:00.000-05:00I hope you will not give this up; it is one of the...I hope you will not give this up; it is one of the better blogs out there.<BR/><BR/>Good luck...ChargeOfQuartershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06985907689163752570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1161120840730559302006-10-17T16:34:00.000-05:002006-10-17T16:34:00.000-05:00When you work for the government, any government, ...When you work for the government, any government, things can get really dicey about what you can and cannot say or do. When you work for the Arizona State Government, you actually sign papers stating what you can and cannot do. You cannot even defend yourself from being maligned in print by a left wing local newsrag. <BR/><BR/>I have had to be careful about not discussing my job, even though some truly funny things happen.<BR/><BR/>So far, Law Dog has not crossed any lines that I am aware of. Keep up the good work. You are not a racist and I am thoroughly enjoying your twisted sense of humor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1161120675778996542006-10-17T16:31:00.000-05:002006-10-17T16:31:00.000-05:00I'm just adding myself to the list of folks who wo...I'm just adding myself to the list of folks who would miss the hell out of your scribblings - I've read things here that simply brought me to tears of laughter - but I couldn't bring myself to ask you to give up bread and butter for them. Here's hoping it won't come to that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160999937506907332006-10-16T06:58:00.000-05:002006-10-16T06:58:00.000-05:00a lot of this might have a LOT more to do with the...a lot of this might have a LOT more to do with the contents of "Officer" Love's webpage than with webpages themselves. <BR/><BR/>A fast nightmare for you: <BR/>Imagine your wife or mother driving through Wichita Falls ad being pulled over by Officer Love. <BR/><BR/>*twitch*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160959779756374802006-10-15T19:49:00.000-05:002006-10-15T19:49:00.000-05:00DAmn straight, Dog, keep up the good work. I wen...DAmn straight, Dog, keep up the good work. I went out of country and really missed your site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160929597185992282006-10-15T11:26:00.000-05:002006-10-15T11:26:00.000-05:00Ah, mate. That is... unpleasant.I think it's bec...Ah, mate. That is... unpleasant.<BR/><BR/>I think it's because of the knowledge of personal freedom I enjoy so deeply when I'm in my home land (two words, thank you) that little nuggets like this really hit hard.<BR/><BR/>LawDog, if I didn't look like an idiot in a hat I'd take mine off for you. I can quite understand where you're coming from with the "need to write" and also the catharsis of venting spleen in an anonymous arena, governed only by one's conscience and personal ethics.<BR/><BR/>I'd miss your writing like hell if you signed off the Intertubes, but I'd feel worst if it cost you your job. I guess one could argue that Gubment employees - which covers LEOs in some shape or form - might have to live to more stringent standards than J. Random Keypecker. <BR/><BR/>Again, though, it seems to be a case of one person abusing the system - the WFPD cop forgetting the conscience-and-ethics bit - ruining it for the decent folk. I hope it doesn't come to that.<BR/><BR/>Thoughts are with you, chap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160928992120199502006-10-15T11:16:00.000-05:002006-10-15T11:16:00.000-05:00It's a running joke that I can't get L.D. to let m...It's a running joke that I can't get L.D. to let me take his picture. I have one on my hard drive in which, during a shooting session, I set up a camera with a timer and walked up behind him to place his arm in a come-along that he easily could apply to me if I were unaware. In the picture, everyone --me, Holly, Johnny, and the dogs-- are smiling. Except LawDog; he's grimacing. <BR/><BR/>L.D. stays pretty anonomous, believe me. :)Matt Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03500429239798601210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160922647077610692006-10-15T09:30:00.000-05:002006-10-15T09:30:00.000-05:00What kiki b. said. What you do here is PR for the...What kiki b. said. What you do here is PR for the image of the good, decent people in law enforcement. With so much in the news today about the bad ones, the good guys deserve equal time.<BR/><BR/>By your example, I've got reason to think my next encounter with a LEO, for whatever purpose, might be with someone like you. That should count for something.<BR/><BR/>CindiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160909527208694782006-10-15T05:52:00.000-05:002006-10-15T05:52:00.000-05:00I would hope that if the higher-ups in your depart...I would hope that if the higher-ups in your department peruse your site, and decide that it might not be in the sherrif's office best interest to have this blog out there, that they would see how many of us support and respect you. And, in light of that, not only let you continue to blog, but encourage you to do so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160875764705486992006-10-14T20:29:00.000-05:002006-10-14T20:29:00.000-05:00LD, please remember that 90% of the stuff that you...LD, please remember that 90% of the stuff that you worry about isn't worth worrying about. (The other 10% was worth it, but the worrying didn't help anyway.)<BR/><BR/>- NFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160859193214997362006-10-14T15:53:00.000-05:002006-10-14T15:53:00.000-05:00Like you, I'm a deputy who blogs. And writes. An...Like you, I'm a deputy who blogs. And writes. And does those in the full knowledge that I serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff himself.<BR/><BR/>The secret is to write well, write about the job in broad-brush strokes and not piss anyone off. If the Sheriff reads it, he won't get his nose out of joint.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160858511842014532006-10-14T15:41:00.000-05:002006-10-14T15:41:00.000-05:00I read one of the accounts. Since I read all your...I read one of the accounts. Since I read all your posts, I don't see how anything you write would interfere with investigation or prosecution of a case which is the main problem that officer seems to have with his sites. That and being in the wrong line of work to start with maybe. Of course if you start rapping certain bigots on the head you may have a problem but you probably would of already done that if you were going to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160858346504622172006-10-14T15:39:00.000-05:002006-10-14T15:39:00.000-05:00Just hide the Ratel series.The boss might not take...Just hide the Ratel series.<BR/><BR/>The boss might not take kindly to making fun of stupid officers and the creation of improvised flinging devices/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160855192033038612006-10-14T14:46:00.000-05:002006-10-14T14:46:00.000-05:00Lawdog, I feel for you and the dilemma you my find...Lawdog, I feel for you and the dilemma you my find yourself in. If my boss were to tel me either the blog goes ot I go, it would be a painful choice but the blog, would go (at least as far as he'd be able to prove =D) <BR/><BR/>I enjoy the hell out of your writings, but if you had to close up shop, I'd understand completely. I'd hate to see it happen but what are ya gonna do right?<BR/><BR/>we had an HPD officer here in Houston that lost hs job for speaking out of turn to the media about a chase policy that he and most of the rest of the city thinks is idiotic. so I know that can happen when you strap on the the badge, gun and vest.Rorschachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848860674369931761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160849097357624352006-10-14T13:04:00.000-05:002006-10-14T13:04:00.000-05:00So who's starting the "Save the LawDog" petition? ...So who's starting the "Save the LawDog" petition? :D <BR/>I feel confident that all will go well! Don't know what I'd do without my daily "LD" fix....Janeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665737969086029492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160846819692182452006-10-14T12:26:00.000-05:002006-10-14T12:26:00.000-05:00'Dawg ~Anonymity, while good for other reasons, is...'Dawg ~<BR/><BR/>Anonymity, while good for other reasons, is no real protection from the hiring & firing folks. After all, all it would really take would be one question on the hiring lie-detector test, and you'd be outed. That's a losing game ...<BR/><BR/>Better protection, which you have done scrupulously, is never to gossip about your co-workers -- so if & when your boss & fellow toilers read your blog, no one's nose is going to get <I>personally</I> out of joint about anything you've written (the mistake 'anonymous' made above, I suspect). So I really believe you're safe on that score.<BR/><BR/>While I know that all your funniest tales are true, I also suspect that you've fuzzed enough details and perhaps deliberately conflated some happenings, so it would be very, very hard for there to be any repercussions on the criminals' rights legal front (personally, I think that's too bad; what most of these people really need is a very hefty portion of scorn & ridicule. But that's a rant for another day!) So again, unless someone is personally offended and <I>looking for</I> a reason to shut you down, I cannot see that being an issue, either.<BR/><BR/>Bottom line? I think you and your blog will be just fine, unless your current boss is really a jerk at heart. I doubt he is, or you'd have gone looking for other employment long ago. <BR/><BR/>Here's hoping!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160846695796598862006-10-14T12:24:00.000-05:002006-10-14T12:24:00.000-05:00So now you'll live like a Chinese disident, scurry...So now you'll live like a Chinese disident, scurrying from internet cafe to internet cafe, constantly changing your ID and password, always looking over your shoulder...Hobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393344788210904114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160843598613059442006-10-14T11:33:00.000-05:002006-10-14T11:33:00.000-05:00I'd say your anonymity is safe here, unless you're...I'd say your anonymity is safe here, unless you're handing out business cards with your real name and this blog addy on them. Even Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" and the Federalist Papers were first published anonymously.Mattexianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364636677279037964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160842806180478032006-10-14T11:20:00.000-05:002006-10-14T11:20:00.000-05:00My currently blog is my second law enforcement blo...My currently blog is my second law enforcement blog. My first was discovered by someone who I worked with and disliked me very much(the feelings were mutual, believe me.)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, he printed out the whole thing and slid copies under the Chief's door and gave copies to all the Lts. Legally they couldn't prove that it was me who were making the posts regarding the idiocy that I experienced on a daily basis. However, there were enough similarities and I guess the nicknames that I chose for all the dolts struck a chord close to home with them.<BR/><BR/>When I found it had been compromised, I deleted the blog completely, and didn't write again for about 6 months. During that time I had no real place to vent and let things build up inside of me, making me quite miserable.<BR/><BR/>A month after it had been found, I was involved in a patrol car accident that was not my fault. The Chief tried to fire me to show everyone that he wasn't as spineless as I had written. Lucky for me, I had a good union rep and maintained my head on my shoulders. After a month of desk duty and negotiations, I walked with a letter in my file that's due to be pulled anytime now.<BR/>I finally decided to start a new blog, and to be more careful. <BR/><BR/>So, continue writing if you enjoy it, but be weary. Don't mention anything to anyone you work with about it. Best of luck and be safe out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160839479240395702006-10-14T10:24:00.000-05:002006-10-14T10:24:00.000-05:00I am currently five weeks into the Academy in my s...I am currently five weeks into the Academy in my state. My web site came up during my background investigation. They basically strongly discouraged me having one, but said that they couldn't deny me my first amendment rights. However, I was specifically told not to write anything about my new career on there, period. So I get the impression that so long as I stick to their rules, I'm okay. It's still kinda sad though. :/ I have been writing pages and pages of essays on my experiences at the academy, but there's only 20 or so people who can read them since I can't post them to my site. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160835883518952612006-10-14T09:24:00.000-05:002006-10-14T09:24:00.000-05:00Law enforcement has to view life in strict terms (...Law enforcement has to view life in strict terms (read: "anal") and I certainly hope your sheriff doesnt' take the actions of a rather strange individual as representative of all police bloggers.<BR/>Freedom of expression is critical to our society...let's hope your boss has a sense of balance and humor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160832224403604782006-10-14T08:23:00.000-05:002006-10-14T08:23:00.000-05:00Don't see any similarity here. Your writing is in...Don't see any similarity here. Your writing is informative and/or funny, sometimes hilarious. I've nearly fallen out of my chair a couple of times. Don't stop. This guy, Officer Whatshisname, admitted to a propensity for violence. I've never seen that here. On the contrary, your writing has always seemed balanced (in favor of the good guys) and sane in a world rapidly going insane. Thanks for the words. I sincerely hope you continue to feed your need to write and thank you again for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160825968688338662006-10-14T06:39:00.000-05:002006-10-14T06:39:00.000-05:00I have just recently found your site and it would ...I have just recently found your site and it would be a shame for it to be shut down. I enjoy your straight forward, no nonsense commentary.John Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376217483411918789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160823118153311062006-10-14T05:51:00.000-05:002006-10-14T05:51:00.000-05:00After scanning both articles I think the problem w...After scanning both articles I think the problem with that officer's MySpace page is the images of disembowled people, nudity and listing his job as a serial killer. First off you blog has very few to no pictures (if you don't count the bird pictures) and doesn't have any pictures of you eating anyone's entrails on a pizza.<BR/><BR/>What he did was stupid on one level and on another one sort of freaky.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1160802725361709912006-10-14T00:12:00.000-05:002006-10-14T00:12:00.000-05:00This is of some concern for me as well. Not too di...This is of some concern for me as well. Not too difficult to find out who I am from my online postings. (Especially since I use this screen name in FPS games after work) Some of my post Katrina grumblings might not looked too kindly upon by TPTB. Then there's all the HIPPA issues involved. An amusing story from work could be a Federal felony on my part if you can possibly ID a patient from it.Cybrluditehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222195374935367060noreply@blogger.com