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Posted: 5/22/2015 12:59:53 PM EDT
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Stealth traffic enforcement shows that it really is about the revenue. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am not a fan of unmarked traffic squads. I don't like these either. The whole purpose is to have visibility so people obey traffic laws without having to stop them. The idea of using unmarked or "low profile" cars to enforce traffic is just counter productive. But that's my opinion and I'm not the decider. But I won't drive one. Stealth traffic enforcement shows that it really is about the revenue. That is it... its all about the benjamins! Yearly bonus is based on amount of tickets written. 
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:00:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not around here. Maybe in Wisconsin? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Does this skirt some kind of legislation? Like something about unmarked cars not being able to do traffic enforcement or something? Not around here. Maybe in Wisconsin? The Colorado State Patrol was limited in how many unmarked cars it could have by statute. They don't do this, but they do run slick tops with no light bars just as effectively. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:03:26 PM EDT
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A light bar on the roof lets people know without question that the car behind them is actually a police car. Inside headliner bars are not suitable substitutes. Furthermore I question the total cost of ownership since a roof mounted lightbar can be put on a new body style with a couple of cheap brackets while headliner bars are much more specific to a body style limiting their ability to be reused. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Cars doing traffic stops should at the very least have a full size light bar on the roof.  Not worth the cost anymore. A light bar on the roof lets people know without question that the car behind them is actually a police car. Inside headliner bars are not suitable substitutes. Furthermore I question the total cost of ownership since a roof mounted lightbar can be put on a new body style with a couple of cheap brackets while headliner bars are much more specific to a body style limiting their ability to be reused. I agree, I'm not pulling over for someone just with lights on a random car..... at least not at some isolated located..... Just wait until some guy starts pulling women using his "fake" ghost car. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:08:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Stealth traffic enforcement shows that it really is about the revenue. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I am not a fan of unmarked traffic squads. I don't like these either. The whole purpose is to have visibility so people obey traffic laws without having to stop them. The idea of using unmarked or "low profile" cars to enforce traffic is just counter productive. But that's my opinion and I'm not the decider. But I won't drive one. Stealth traffic enforcement shows that it really is about the revenue. While revenue is one of the outcomes, that is not all it is. Fear is what its about. Fear of getting caught, and fear of hefty fines. Like it or not, fear of these cars makes people pay attention, at least the ones that don't want to get caught. And if they are paying attention that is a bonus. If they aren't paying attention then they probably need a ticket to wake them up. Ultimately the goal is voluntary compliance. Get people to obey the speed limit without needing to write tickets. And if you don't like it, you're all voters. Change your laws. After all police just enforce the laws that your elected representatives pass. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:09:26 PM EDT
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All for it. People who drive at excessive speed, tailgate like a motherfucker at excessive speed, and generally drive like a dumbass need all the fucking
encouragement they can get not to drive like a douchebag. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:11:01 PM EDT
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NJSP were usually pretty reasonable...at least to me.
That said it was every township that had a blacked out unmarked mid-1990s Caprice or Crown Vic waiting to nail you when I lived there. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:14:34 PM EDT
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When I lived in Rochester there was a NYSP LS1 Camaro. Similar to the pic.
He would cruise up and down 90 at normal speeds, baiting people to fly by to entice him to race. He also would take it to Autocross events and race it every so often. 
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:15:26 PM EDT
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Oh sweet! They've got ghost cars, next they'll need to get black ghost uniforms to match those ghost cars. Then it'll only be a matter of time until they're all issued ghost guns to go with their new ghost uniforms and cars.
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:15:28 PM EDT
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Fairfax County has/had a Nissan GT-R. I also see a marked BMW from time to time as well.
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:15:47 PM EDT
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Phoenix used to have all sorts of weird shit when I was there 2004-2006.
Have seen people pulled over by an Escalade and older lifted K5 Blazer's on I-10 |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:20:26 PM EDT
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That is it... its all about the benjamins! Yearly bonus is based on amount of tickets written. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am not a fan of unmarked traffic squads. I don't like these either. The whole purpose is to have visibility so people obey traffic laws without having to stop them. The idea of using unmarked or "low profile" cars to enforce traffic is just counter productive. But that's my opinion and I'm not the decider. But I won't drive one. Stealth traffic enforcement shows that it really is about the revenue. That is it... its all about the benjamins! Yearly bonus is based on amount of tickets written. I get a kick out of the "OMG REVENUE$$&$" dipshits. It really shows who knows what they are talking about. Like we get a bonus... LOL. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:21:11 PM EDT
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I didn't realize how many undercover cops we had until recently.
I don't know what went down, but the convoy included unmarked cop cars, farm trucks and a lowrider pickup truck. The lowrider sounded pretty cool with the deep exhaust tone and sirens. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:24:37 PM EDT
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Not a problem for real drivers, Caprices are not available to non government agencies. That makes them stick out by themselves. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:27:54 PM EDT
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I get a kick out of the "OMG REVENUE$$&$" dipshits. It really shows who knows what they are talking about. Like we get a bonus... LOL. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am not a fan of unmarked traffic squads. I don't like these either. The whole purpose is to have visibility so people obey traffic laws without having to stop them. The idea of using unmarked or "low profile" cars to enforce traffic is just counter productive. But that's my opinion and I'm not the decider. But I won't drive one. Stealth traffic enforcement shows that it really is about the revenue. That is it... its all about the benjamins! Yearly bonus is based on amount of tickets written. I get a kick out of the "OMG REVENUE$$&$" dipshits. It really shows who knows what they are talking about. Like we get a bonus... LOL. If it wasn't about revenue, cops around here would pull over people for other bad driving things, like tailgaiting. It's never that. It's ALWAYS speeding. That's the only thing they care about. They could give a fuck if someone is sitting in the left lane holding up traffic (against the law in CO). They could give a fuck about people who cut others off. They can't be bothered about that stuff. SO yes, IMHO, it IS revenuing. If it wasn't revenuing, the hwy would operate much smoother than it does, because these things that actually impact traffic flow would cease. Speeding....not a huge problem unless it's 15+ over the limit. Going too slow is just as dangerous. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:32:35 PM EDT
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Hell, not traffic but dope.
We'd use a seized car the rest of the night to make buys before we turned it in. Happened all the time 10 years ago. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:37:52 PM EDT
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A couple of years ago NJSP were running an unmarked Charger with the spoiler & For Sale signs in the back side windows. Talk about stealth.
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:38:10 PM EDT
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All in the name of safety of course.
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:39:57 PM EDT
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Depends on your state's laws. For instance, in Ohio, a police officer who is in an unmarked vehicle is incompetent to testify in a traffic case. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does this skirt some kind of legislation? Like something about unmarked cars not being able to do traffic enforcement or something? Depends on your state's laws. For instance, in Ohio, a police officer who is in an unmarked vehicle is incompetent to testify in a traffic case. 4549.13 Marking and equipment for motor vehicle used by traffic enforcement officers.
Any motor vehicle used by a member of the state highway patrol or by any other peace officer, while said officer is on duty for the exclusive or main purpose of enforcing the motor vehicle or traffic laws of this state, provided the offense is punishable as a misdemeanor, shall be marked in some distinctive manner or color and shall be equipped with, but need not necessarily have in operation at all times, at least one flashing, oscillating, or rotating colored light mounted outside on top of the vehicle. The superintendent of the state highway patrol shall specify what constitutes such a distinctive marking or color for the state highway patrol. 4549.14 Incompetency of officer as witness. Any officer arresting, or participating or assisting in the arrest of, a person charged with violating the motor vehicle or traffic laws of this state, provided the offense is punishable as a misdemeanor, such officer being on duty exclusively or for the main purpose of enforcing such laws, is incompetent to testify as a witness in any prosecution against such arrested person if such officer at the time of the arrest was using a motor vehicle not marked in accordance with section 4549.13 of the Revised Code. I like living in a free state. 
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:42:26 PM EDT
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Not worth the cost anymore. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Cars doing traffic stops should at the very least have a full size light bar on the roof. Not worth the cost anymore. Not about cost..its about safety. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:44:46 PM EDT
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I agree, I'm not pulling over for someone just with lights on a random car..... at least not at some isolated located..... Just wait until some guy starts pulling women using his "fake" ghost car. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Cars doing traffic stops should at the very least have a full size light bar on the roof. Not worth the cost anymore. A light bar on the roof lets people know without question that the car behind them is actually a police car. Inside headliner bars are not suitable substitutes. Furthermore I question the total cost of ownership since a roof mounted lightbar can be put on a new body style with a couple of cheap brackets while headliner bars are much more specific to a body style limiting their ability to be reused. I agree, I'm not pulling over for someone just with lights on a random car..... at least not at some isolated located..... Just wait until some guy starts pulling women using his "fake" ghost car. Good luck at night. Call 911 to verify it. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:45:17 PM EDT
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We still have a 1999 Cherokee....still running. Albeit for special details only (parade or towing traffic trailer...)
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:45:43 PM EDT
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Oh sweet! They've got ghost cars, next they'll need to get black ghost uniforms to match those ghost cars. Then it'll only be a matter of time until they're all issued ghost guns to go with their new ghost uniforms and cars. Cant wait. 
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:46:36 PM EDT
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Not about cost..its about safety. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Cars doing traffic stops should at the very least have a full size light bar on the roof. Not worth the cost anymore. Not about cost..its about safety. Unmarked car, empty road, blue flashing light... Is it a cop? Is it a BG who just bought a blue light and wants to rob you? It should be against the law for unmarked police cars to do routine traffic stops, also good luck if you call 911 if they know if the car behind you is a Cop, HP, Sheriff, etc... because those guys are well known for cooperating with each other and sharing information 
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:46:38 PM EDT
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If it wasn't about revenue, cops around here would pull over people for other bad driving things, like tailgaiting. It's never that. It's ALWAYS speeding. That's the only thing they care about. They could give a fuck if someone is sitting in the left lane holding up traffic (against the law in CO). They could give a fuck about people who cut others off. They can't be bothered about that stuff. SO yes, IMHO, it IS revenuing. If it wasn't revenuing, the hwy would operate much smoother than it does, because these things that actually impact traffic flow would cease. Speeding....not a huge problem unless it's 15+ over the limit. Going too slow is just as dangerous. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am not a fan of unmarked traffic squads. I don't like these either. The whole purpose is to have visibility so people obey traffic laws without having to stop them. The idea of using unmarked or "low profile" cars to enforce traffic is just counter productive. But that's my opinion and I'm not the decider. But I won't drive one. Stealth traffic enforcement shows that it really is about the revenue. That is it... its all about the benjamins! Yearly bonus is based on amount of tickets written. I get a kick out of the "OMG REVENUE$$&$" dipshits. It really shows who knows what they are talking about. Like we get a bonus... LOL. If it wasn't about revenue, cops around here would pull over people for other bad driving things, like tailgaiting. It's never that. It's ALWAYS speeding. That's the only thing they care about. They could give a fuck if someone is sitting in the left lane holding up traffic (against the law in CO). They could give a fuck about people who cut others off. They can't be bothered about that stuff. SO yes, IMHO, it IS revenuing. If it wasn't revenuing, the hwy would operate much smoother than it does, because these things that actually impact traffic flow would cease. Speeding....not a huge problem unless it's 15+ over the limit. Going too slow is just as dangerous. I am sorry for your area then. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:47:33 PM EDT
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Not about cost..its about safety. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Cars doing traffic stops should at the very least have a full size light bar on the roof. Not worth the cost anymore. Not about cost..its about safety. We can get bright lights without the lightbar. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:48:10 PM EDT
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Next week we'll be reading a story about some woman driving a minivan that refused to pull over for one of these GHOST CARS for fear of being raped/killed & how the NJSP were forced to Taze her when she finally stops!
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:49:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You must not be familiar Connecticut. Or its state police. Or their fleet of vehicles. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Between Virginia and Maryland I have seen everything from a moped to a garbage truck used this way. The south has the monopoly on weird patrol cars. You must not be familiar Connecticut. Or its state police. Or their fleet of vehicles. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:50:01 PM EDT
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I like living in a free state. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does this skirt some kind of legislation? Like something about unmarked cars not being able to do traffic enforcement or something? Depends on your state's laws. For instance, in Ohio, a police officer who is in an unmarked vehicle is incompetent to testify in a traffic case. 4549.13 Marking and equipment for motor vehicle used by traffic enforcement officers.
Any motor vehicle used by a member of the state highway patrol or by any other peace officer, while said officer is on duty for the exclusive or main purpose of enforcing the motor vehicle or traffic laws of this state, provided the offense is punishable as a misdemeanor, shall be marked in some distinctive manner or color and shall be equipped with, but need not necessarily have in operation at all times, at least one flashing, oscillating, or rotating colored light mounted outside on top of the vehicle. The superintendent of the state highway patrol shall specify what constitutes such a distinctive marking or color for the state highway patrol. 4549.14 Incompetency of officer as witness. Any officer arresting, or participating or assisting in the arrest of, a person charged with violating the motor vehicle or traffic laws of this state, provided the offense is punishable as a misdemeanor, such officer being on duty exclusively or for the main purpose of enforcing such laws, is incompetent to testify as a witness in any prosecution against such arrested person if such officer at the time of the arrest was using a motor vehicle not marked in accordance with section 4549.13 of the Revised Code. I like living in a free state. We're so free our Revised Code can call cops incompetent without getting a dose of hickory shampoo!
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:50:18 PM EDT
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That's practically a flashing neon light compared to one of the local towns here. You can't even see the lettering until you're almost perpendicular to the door.
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:50:41 PM EDT
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Next week we'll be reading a story about some woman driving a minivan that refused to pull over for one of these GHOST CARS for fear of being raped/killed & how the NJSP were forced to Taze her when she finally stops! Thankfully the NJSP doesnt carry tazers! 
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:52:37 PM EDT
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You never know what vehicle a cop has in it. I remember a few years ago I pulled into a mall parking lot and the police were just arriving to chase a subject on foot. A full-size old 1980's truck that looked like it belonged on a farm pulled in front of me and stopped. A plain clothes cop got out and ran towards the courtyard. I looked inside and there was a radio installed and everything. Fucking crazy.
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:55:45 PM EDT
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You must not be familiar Connecticut. Or its state police. Or their fleet of vehicles. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Between Virginia and Maryland I have seen everything from a moped to a garbage truck used this way. The south has the monopoly on weird patrol cars. You must not be familiar Connecticut. Or its state police. Or their fleet of vehicles. I think you may be thinking of another state Sedans and excursions only We did use to have a few camaros. Gone now |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:55:57 PM EDT
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Good luck at night. Call 911 to verify it. And what are they going to tell you? Do they know what jurisdiction is starting the stop and what they are all doing? Heck if you don't immediately pull over a fair number of arfcops will support whatever charges they decide to levy on the driver. Ref |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:56:46 PM EDT
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We can get bright lights without the lightbar. What made you think that the safety comment was only inclusive of the officers? |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 1:59:18 PM EDT
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I get a kick out of the "OMG REVENUE$$&$" dipshits. It really shows who knows what they are talking about. Like we get a bonus... LOL. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am not a fan of unmarked traffic squads. I don't like these either. The whole purpose is to have visibility so people obey traffic laws without having to stop them. The idea of using unmarked or "low profile" cars to enforce traffic is just counter productive. But that's my opinion and I'm not the decider. But I won't drive one. Stealth traffic enforcement shows that it really is about the revenue. That is it... its all about the benjamins! Yearly bonus is based on amount of tickets written. I get a kick out of the "OMG REVENUE$$&$" dipshits. It really shows who knows what they are talking about. Like we get a bonus... LOL. Like the flatfoot pushing the car is making policy decisions of this nature. You do what you're told, that's it. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:00:01 PM EDT
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And what are they going to tell you? Do they know what jurisdiction is starting the stop and what they are all doing? Heck if you don't immediately pull over a fair number of arfcops will support whatever charges they decide to levy on the driver. Ref Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Good luck at night. Call 911 to verify it. And what are they going to tell you? Do they know what jurisdiction is starting the stop and what they are all doing? Heck if you don't immediately pull over a fair number of arfcops will support whatever charges they decide to levy on the driver. Ref Unless its the state police, they will get in touch with the dispatcher for the area. Happened the other night in fact. Turned out it was a NJSP. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:00:03 PM EDT
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And what are they going to tell you? Do they know what jurisdiction is starting the stop and what they are all doing? Heck if you don't immediately pull over a fair number of arfcops will support whatever charges they decide to levy on the driver. Ref Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Good luck at night. Call 911 to verify it. And what are they going to tell you? Do they know what jurisdiction is starting the stop and what they are all doing? Heck if you don't immediately pull over a fair number of arfcops will support whatever charges they decide to levy on the driver. Ref It's what local PD use to justify using unmarked cars. "Call 911 if you're not sure the cop car behind you is a cop, and pull over to a well-lit area!" My mom was tailed by an unmarked car outside of Moss Point, MS--local PD said it wasn't one of theirs, but could have been HP or Sheriff, but they couldn't reach either to confirm... When she didn't pull over the car turned off its blue lights, and blazed off. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:01:22 PM EDT
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What made you think that the safety comment was only inclusive of the officers? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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We can get bright lights without the lightbar. What made you think that the safety comment was only inclusive of the officers? Was a vague statement. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:02:09 PM EDT
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It's what local PD use to justify using unmarked cars. "Call 911 if you're not sure the cop car behind you is a cop, and pull over to a well-lit area!" My mom was tailed by an unmarked car outside of Moss Point, MS--local PD said it wasn't one of theirs, but could have been HP or Sheriff, but they couldn't reach either to confirm... When she didn't pull over the car turned off its blue lights, and blazed off. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Good luck at night. Call 911 to verify it. And what are they going to tell you? Do they know what jurisdiction is starting the stop and what they are all doing? Heck if you don't immediately pull over a fair number of arfcops will support whatever charges they decide to levy on the driver. Ref It's what local PD use to justify using unmarked cars. "Call 911 if you're not sure the cop car behind you is a cop, and pull over to a well-lit area!" My mom was tailed by an unmarked car outside of Moss Point, MS--local PD said it wasn't one of theirs, but could have been HP or Sheriff, but they couldn't reach either to confirm... When she didn't pull over the car turned off its blue lights, and blazed off. Blue lights only? That would be a whacker here.
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:02:39 PM EDT
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Drive along I-75 through the south to middle of Georgia and you'll see several different variations of this parked under bridges and along onramps.
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:04:02 PM EDT
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Drive along I-75 through the south to middle of Georgia and you'll see several different variations of this parked under bridges and along onramps. http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7198/6979400219_aa66a2e82b.jpg Other than the light bat, nifty design. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:04:44 PM EDT
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Because it AIN'T about revenue
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:07:20 PM EDT
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Blue lights only? That would be a whacker here. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Good luck at night. Call 911 to verify it. And what are they going to tell you? Do they know what jurisdiction is starting the stop and what they are all doing? Heck if you don't immediately pull over a fair number of arfcops will support whatever charges they decide to levy on the driver. Ref It's what local PD use to justify using unmarked cars. "Call 911 if you're not sure the cop car behind you is a cop, and pull over to a well-lit area!" My mom was tailed by an unmarked car outside of Moss Point, MS--local PD said it wasn't one of theirs, but could have been HP or Sheriff, but they couldn't reach either to confirm... When she didn't pull over the car turned off its blue lights, and blazed off. Blue lights only? That would be a whacker here. Yeah, it's not hard to get an old black Charger from cop auctions and buy some blue lights for it. Drug runners use them to hit each other on all the coastal highways around LA, MS, AL, and FL. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:07:29 PM EDT
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Because it AIN'T about revenue Christmas bonus! |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:08:22 PM EDT
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Yeah, it's not hard to get an old black Charger from cop auctions and buy some blue lights for it. Drug runners use them to hit each other on all the coastal highways around LA, MS, AL, and FL. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Good luck at night. Call 911 to verify it. And what are they going to tell you? Do they know what jurisdiction is starting the stop and what they are all doing? Heck if you don't immediately pull over a fair number of arfcops will support whatever charges they decide to levy on the driver. Ref It's what local PD use to justify using unmarked cars. "Call 911 if you're not sure the cop car behind you is a cop, and pull over to a well-lit area!" My mom was tailed by an unmarked car outside of Moss Point, MS--local PD said it wasn't one of theirs, but could have been HP or Sheriff, but they couldn't reach either to confirm... When she didn't pull over the car turned off its blue lights, and blazed off. Blue lights only? That would be a whacker here. Yeah, it's not hard to get an old black Charger from cop auctions and buy some blue lights for it. Drug runners use them to hit each other on all the coastal highways around LA, MS, AL, and FL. Same could be said for any vehicle with lights on at night. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:09:29 PM EDT
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Because it AIN'T about revenue Christmas bonus! So I'll ask again: Why do this? As many folks have said there's no shortage of people to pull over in a fully marked car so I'm not seeing the value in changing from something that works. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:12:00 PM EDT
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Three-spoke wheels, holy flashback -- I spent most of the summer of... shit, maybe '91 and '92 installing those things on every beater that could roll into the shop and qualify for financing. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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A local PD around here once seized a BMW from a drug dealer. They promptly had it painted up like a regular patrol car and slapped a light bar on it. I think the. DARE cops drove it around. The did the same thing with one of those Excalliber kit cars as well.  My department did that back in the '90s when they seized some street racer's cars. http://i.imgur.com/VwrMxSu.jpg Three-spoke wheels, holy flashback -- I spent most of the summer of... shit, maybe '91 and '92 installing those things on every beater that could roll into the shop and qualify for financing. Yep, reminds me of high school.
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:12:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A light bar on the roof lets people know without question that the car behind them is actually a police car. Inside headliner bars are not suitable substitutes. Furthermore I question the total cost of ownership since a roof mounted lightbar can be put on a new body style with a couple of cheap brackets while headliner bars are much more specific to a body style limiting their ability to be reused. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Cars doing traffic stops should at the very least have a full size light bar on the roof. Not worth the cost anymore. A light bar on the roof lets people know without question that the car behind them is actually a police car. Inside headliner bars are not suitable substitutes. Furthermore I question the total cost of ownership since a roof mounted lightbar can be put on a new body style with a couple of cheap brackets while headliner bars are much more specific to a body style limiting their ability to be reused. This is about making money, not spending it, pay attention. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:12:28 PM EDT
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So I'll ask again: Why do this? As many folks have said there's no shortage of people to pull over in a fully marked car so I'm not seeing the value in changing from something that works. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Because it AIN'T about revenue Christmas bonus! So I'll ask again: Why do this? As many folks have said there's no shortage of people to pull over in a fully marked car so I'm not seeing the value in changing from something that works. Perhaps thats the case in their neck of the woods. Or its selective enforcement. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:13:57 PM EDT
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That's practically a flashing neon light compared to one of the local towns here. You can't even see the lettering until you're almost perpendicular to the door. http://policecararchives.org/south_carolina/greenville_images/cnpca18551-vi.jpg Same around here. 
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