The official "Ask a cop/deputy anything!" thread

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

https://twitter.com/rawsalerts/statu...d_BiaSWBIAipwg

L.A. County residents who voted to keep District Attorney Gascon should be ashamed of themselves. He is no good for anybody in the county (…except the criminals).

Maybe the criminals and their families outvoted the sane residents.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

https://twitter.com/rawsalerts/statu...d_BiaSWBIAipwg

L.A. County residents who voted to keep District Attorney Gascon should be ashamed of themselves. He is no good for anybody in the county (…except the criminals).

It says the SHERIFF released him, not the DA. They didn't have enough evidence to hold him, never even presented to DA. Sheriff, who got voted out.

And to make this very clear, I am NOT supporting DA. . .

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

It says the SHERIFF released him, not the DA. They didn't have enough evidence to hold him, never even presented to DA. Sheriff, who got voted out.

And to make this very clear, I am NOT supporting DA. . .

There is more beneath the surface. Trust me, this is a D.A. issue. We, as law enforcement, can't file. The D.A.'s office needs to file. If the D.A. says they will not file charges, we cannot hold a person; it's a rights violation. We wouldn't have been able to formulate probable cause for the arrest if we didn't have evidence. What happened is the D.A. doesn't want to file attempt murder charges.

[UncleWede]

All hope is not lost though, just because they let him go now, doesn't mean the pressure won't build and him get prosecuted.

Federal?

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I just need a Batman suit.

What a shame that Halloween is over, because I'd love to see y'all donning a Batman suit/mask/cape on a police motorcycle.....

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

All hope is not lost though, just because they let him go now, doesn't mean the pressure won't build and him get prosecuted.

Federal?

I'm not holding out for justice. We have a deep blue Governor, District Attorney, L.A. City Mayor and now an incoming Sheriff who will be a Board of Supervisor marionette.

Originally Posted by vreihen16

What a shame that Halloween is over, because I'd love to see y'all donning a Batman suit/mask/cape on a police motorcycle.....

I'll make it happen for you.


BTW, are you on the Ross-Tech forums?

[UncleWede]

People should (peacefully) march in the streets if there is no justice.

[Lady Jane]

Sedan_Clan

Hey Steve, are you too hot to be a cop?


https://nypost.com/2022/11/16/im-a-h...o-fight-crime/

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Sedan_Clan

Hey Steve, are you too hot to be a cop?


https://nypost.com/2022/11/16/im-a-h...o-fight-crime/

I'm sure that attractive female cops deal with that issue.

[Murf the Surf]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I just need a Batman suit.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

#MurfkilledmeLOL

[UncleWede]

Does your department send out "surveys" after calls for service??? Sarge wants me to sit in on some demo that somehow ties into CAD/Records

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Does your department send out "surveys" after calls for service??? Sarge wants me to sit in on some demo that somehow ties into CAD/Records

My department doesn't do that. If something is significant about the call for service, the person can come into the station and file a complaint or issue a commendation.

[Murf the Surf]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Does your department send out "surveys" after calls for service??? Sarge wants me to sit in on some demo that somehow ties into CAD/Records

I had a unit commander who wasn't well liked, although he though he was very popular. He had a comment/suggestion box installed and I'm here to tell you that you'd be surprised what can get stuffed through one of those tiny mail slots.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Soul_Glo

How do you feel about officers that report other officers to internal Affairs? Do you have a different opinion about this than your colleagues? Have you had to do it yourself?

Well I suppose that would depend on the severity of the action. I've never had to do such a thing and I imagine it is a tough situation to be in. Often, peer involvement is enough to right the course rather than having to navigate more official channels. Most of us have been given breaks in life at some point, so I see my partners as being no different. A mistake is simply that. A pattern is something entirely different.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Soul_Glo

What do movies and TV get wrong and right about police work?

The first thing 99% of movies and shows get wrong are "gun sounds" when there is no physical manipulation of the firearm itself; that, and officers who decide to rack the slide/pump the action/charge the handle once they are waist deep in a gunfight. It just doesn't happen like that. Our duty weapons are always live and our shotguns/rifles go live the moment they are removed from the storage cradle in our patrol vehicles.

There's so much that Hollywood does wrong, but of all of the shows/movies I've watched throughout the years, "Southland" and "Chicago P.D." are two of the most accurate depictions of field and investigative police work I've seen on television. That's not to say there isn't some embellishment, but the feel, the grit, the internal and professional conflict (…e.g…color outside of the lines here to achieve the greater good there, "appropriate" street justice, etc.) is truly well done.

Originally Posted by Soul_Glo

Have you ever used your status to get any freebies or perks, like at a 7-Eleven?

Well yes and no. I suppose it depends on how you are defining "using my status". The answer is "no" if you mean expecting special treatment or freebies simply because I wear a uniform. That would be unethical and simply a poor example of character. Have things been comped for me over the years? Absolutely! ….but I don't expect them to be.


The answer is "yes" when it comes to places that offer an LEO/military/first responder discount. It's there and it's offered for a reason, so why wouldn't I take advantage of the support given to, and/or gracious acknowledgment of my profession?!? I tend to patronize the businesses that support law enforcement/military/first responders more than any businesses that do not.

It's interesting because your inquiry is actually discussed often. There are people in the aforementioned fields that do not ….will not…..take advantage of the legitimate discounts offered citing that it makes them feel weird or they feel wrong for doing it. When asked my opinion, I usually counter with "Did you feel that way when you used your military service to save money when you bought your home?"…."…or to obtain free education for your children?!?"…..etc. The answer is usually "no!" What's the difference?!? Service is service, and with that service comes some benefit(s).

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Soul_Glo

Thank you for keeping us all safe. I appreciate the work you do.

I appreciate that!

Just know this…..


….none of us are perfect and we make a shit ton of mistakes, but the vast majority of us who entered this field really did it because we want(ed) to help make the community better. When one of us does something shady and/or reprehensible, just remember they are the outliers and do not represent the norm.

[Sedan_Clan]

This candid interview was nice to listen to.

[E93Beast]

Not sure if it has been covered. Thoughts on Christopher Dorner ? Hope I got the name right.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by E93Beast

Not sure if it has been covered. Thoughts on Christopher Dorner ? Hope I got the name right.

I remember that situation like it was yesterday. A crime spree spanning four counties that eventually ended with a cabin going up in flames. Dorner was problematic and there were a lot of red flags concerning him, but despite the department working to address those issues, a person who has gone off the rails is both dangerous and unpredictable.

[UncleWede]

Weekend DUI checkpoint: '13 drivers were cited for being unlicensed, and 3 were cited for driving on a suspended license' Yet no vehicles were impounded???

[E93Beast]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I remember that situation like it was yesterday. A crime spree spanning four counties that eventually ended with a cabin going up in flames. Dorner was problematic and there were a lot of red flags concerning him, but despite the department working to address those issues, a person who has gone off the rails is both dangerous and unpredictable.

But do you believe he was correct in some instances ? Crooked cops type stuff ? A LOT of people are aware of the "if you ain't white, you ain't right" slogan. SoCal locals anyways. I'm sure you know the department as well.
Also what are your thoughts on how things were handled ?
Personally I was and still am PISSED at the cowardly cops that shot up a truck with a mom and daughter trying to make a living because they were so scared of Dorner. Truck didn't even match the description FFS.

To make it clear, I have no issues with LEO's, hell my buddy was the field Sargeant of 5 cities until he moved.
I do however have an issue with cops / rookies that should NOT be on the streets and are a trainwreck waiting to happen.