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Posted: 2/6/2015 1:24:39 PM EDT
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Zebra ballpoint. Looks sharp in the pocket. After you break it in its smooth as glass.
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Posted: 2/6/2015 7:27:45 PM EDT
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Zebra with the extra fine point.
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Posted: 2/6/2015 9:03:47 PM EDT
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I used one like this for a short while when I was still on patrol:
 Unfortunately not everyone who got to use it appreciated it as much as I did, and I was asked kindly to refrain from trying to improve the mood of the violators  |
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Posted: 2/6/2015 10:16:54 PM EDT
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Parker, wrote well over 10k tickets with mine. Still have it too.
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Posted: 2/6/2015 10:48:01 PM EDT
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Back in the day I loved...LOVED a Cross silver pen. These days I use a keyboard to take out felony warrants :)
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Posted: 2/6/2015 11:50:46 PM EDT
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I'm NOW a member of new fangled electronic age. I have a hand held ticket writer that the battery doesn't hold a charge for more than 4 hours. Wish agency would go back to Pen and paper. Much faster and more efficient
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Posted: 2/7/2015 2:15:33 AM EDT
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we've had ticket printers in our cars for about 5 years. That said I always just used the elcheapo bics, that way I didnt care if I lost em.
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Posted: 2/7/2015 2:21:58 AM EDT
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Zebra F301 Bold. Looks sharp and glides easily across the thin paper.
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Posted: 2/7/2015 8:25:04 AM EDT
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I like the Pilot G2 but kept breaking the plastic pocket clip so I upgraded to the G2 Limited.
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Posted: 2/7/2015 12:07:14 PM EDT
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While I don't write tickets, I always like the Parker pens for writing my run reports.
I'm kind of surprised though that I don't see more of the heavier aluminum kubotan style pens in use in the field, especially amongst EMS and fire. I just got a cheap Chinese one to try off of ebay, with glass breaker tip, LED and DNA catcher for about $14. My kubotan skills are only marginal, but something is better than nothing. |
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Posted: 2/7/2015 9:49:33 PM EDT
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I like the Pilot G2 but kept breaking the plastic pocket clip so I upgraded to the G2 Limited. I hate Pilot G2's and carbon paper. They also run in the rain. Everything else, indoors, that's my go-to pen. For most of my daily writing on patrol, I used these: Bic Clic Stick in blue. Nothing fancy, nothing special, but they work. |
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Posted: 2/7/2015 11:50:34 PM EDT
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Zebra ballpoint. Looks sharp in the pocket. After you break it in its smooth as glass. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21T9e3osFVL.jpg +1. Being a lefty, I tried the Pilot G2 for about 2 citations and gave it to my shift partner. |
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Posted: 2/8/2015 7:42:33 AM EDT
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+1. Being a lefty, I tried the Pilot G2 for about 2 citations and gave it to my shift partner. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Zebra ballpoint. Looks sharp in the pocket. After you break it in its smooth as glass. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21T9e3osFVL.jpg +1. Being a lefty, I tried the Pilot G2 for about 2 citations and gave it to my shift partner. I'm left handed too. The .07 I can't use as it smears to holy hell, but the .05 does not seem to have the same issue as it is a finer point. |
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Posted: 2/8/2015 2:13:00 PM EDT
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I always used a cheap bic pen for citations. For reports, I used a Fisher space pen.
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Posted: 2/8/2015 3:03:06 PM EDT
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E- tickets here
I prefer gel pens for other writing tasks |
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Posted: 2/8/2015 5:39:22 PM EDT
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Zebra F-701. I switched out the fine point for bold point, works great and looks great.
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Posted: 2/8/2015 5:41:08 PM EDT
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I like the Pilot G2 but kept breaking the plastic pocket clip so I upgraded to the G2 Limited. This is what most of us use. |
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Posted: 2/8/2015 6:15:15 PM EDT
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I dont write many tickets in my current assignment. I also wear BDUs and a chest rig instead of a duty belt and the fancy pens just dont look right. I have some variation of gel clicky pen right now that I like ok. When im in my blues its two of the zebra metal pens. I have both of the ones that have been pictured already
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Posted: 2/8/2015 7:49:50 PM EDT
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I like the Pilot G2 but kept breaking the plastic pocket clip so I upgraded to the G2 Limited. G2's are my report writers. |
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Posted: 2/8/2015 9:18:39 PM EDT
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Zebra F-701. I switched out the fine point for bold point, works great and looks great. http://www.gearjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/701spacepen.jpg This!!! And it's sturdy enough to be used as a weapon if need be. |
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Posted: 2/8/2015 9:26:27 PM EDT
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Last few years all the citations were done on the computer. No need for a pen to write a citation. Before that I used a Zebra. I always carried a cheap Skillcraft for a "drop pen" when you had that hacking, scabbed up degenerate to use to sign the ticket.
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Posted: 2/8/2015 9:27:43 PM EDT
[#22]
Retro 51 Tornado, with a Fisher space pen refill.
http://www.retro51.com |
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Posted: 2/8/2015 10:41:34 PM EDT
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I used one like this for a short while when I was still on patrol: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/28/15/8c/28158c4e4ff2120ca203a9a3a4bcd84d.jpg Unfortunately not everyone who got to use it appreciated it as much as I did, and I was asked kindly to refrain from trying to improve the mood of the violators That's funny. I don't care who you are. 
My penchant for doing stuff like that is another reason I'd make a lousy LEO. |
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Posted: 2/9/2015 1:51:14 AM EDT
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Parker. I have a fine point and medium point depending on what I am writing. I use the medium point far more often.
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Posted: 2/9/2015 10:21:23 AM EDT
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Zebra but more recently I have been using a Pilot.
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Posted: 2/9/2015 5:39:04 PM EDT
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I was using a zebra F701, but the fine point was too scratchy. I re-purposed an old Parker with Easyflow9000 refills and it works incredibly well.
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Posted: 2/10/2015 1:52:19 AM EDT
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I hate traditional ballpoint ink so I use a Pilot G2 Pro. I just wish I could find a decent metal-bodied pen that takes G2 refills.
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Posted: 2/10/2015 2:21:27 PM EDT
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I prefer the keyboard of my MDT.
Before that I used a Cross pen that was engraved and given to me as an academy grad gift. |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 2:30:01 AM EDT
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I hate traditional ballpoint ink so I use a Pilot G2 Pro. I just wish I could find a decent metal-bodied pen that takes G2 refills. Try the G2 Limited. It's all metal. |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 2:32:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Try the G2 Limited. It's all metal. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I hate traditional ballpoint ink so I use a Pilot G2 Pro. I just wish I could find a decent metal-bodied pen that takes G2 refills. Try the G2 Limited. It's all metal. Have one. Don't like it. Too many segments/wobbles. Grip too big. |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:43:02 AM EDT
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Try the G2 Limited. It's all metal. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I hate traditional ballpoint ink so I use a Pilot G2 Pro. I just wish I could find a decent metal-bodied pen that takes G2 refills. Try the G2 Limited. It's all metal. Bought a G2 Limited yesterday, due to this thread. |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:57:23 AM EDT
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When my tappy tap(Brazos) battery dies or locks up I resort back to my Pilot G2 to hand write. I work in extreme temps in Northern Nevada, -10 in the winter, 115 in the summer and the Pilot G2 is the only one I've found that is reliable in all conditions.
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Posted: 2/12/2015 3:29:58 AM EDT
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I carry 2 Parker Jotters, one with regular ink and one with gel ink. The gel writes much better on our tickets. Since I don't write many tickets I just use whichever one I grab first for day to day writing.
I also keep a Zebra F701 with a Fisher space pen refill in it in my console that I find myself grabbing more and more often. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 9:12:35 AM EDT
[#34]
I carry a couple of older retractable Fisher Space pens.
One in blue and one in black.  If they ever break I'll be looking at those Retro 51 pens pretty hard. |
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Posted: 2/13/2015 12:53:15 AM EDT
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Is this thread for real!
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Posted: 2/14/2015 7:34:52 AM EDT
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Is this thread for real! NONE I'm to busy arresting people for real crimes to give out BS tickets! |
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Posted: 2/14/2015 9:00:04 AM EDT
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NONE I'm to busy arresting people for real crimes to give out BS tickets! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Is this thread for real! NONE I'm to busy arresting people for real crimes to give out BS tickets! What an incredibly helpful addition to the thread |
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Posted: 2/14/2015 11:28:48 AM EDT
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I tried the Zebra F-301 with the bold tip and although I like the feel of the pen, I'm not terribly impressed with how it writes. I've read that the Zebra 701, although all metal, is poor writer also. I think I'll stick with the Parker Jotter.
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Posted: 2/15/2015 2:02:24 AM EDT
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I like the Pilot G2 but kept breaking the plastic pocket clip so I upgraded to the G2 Limited. yeah im a big fan of the pilot g2 |
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Posted: 2/15/2015 5:01:16 AM EDT
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I tried the Zebra F-301 with the bold tip and although I like the feel of the pen, I'm not terribly impressed with how it writes. I've read that the Zebra 701, although all metal, is poor writer also. I think I'll stick with the Parker Jotter. Im not a fan of how the 701 writes but again I'm not much of a ticket writer either. It stays in the pocket of the set of Blues that hangs pressed in the closet for when I get told I have to wear them and it looks pretty lol |
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Posted: 2/19/2015 12:25:21 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/19/2015 9:26:43 AM EDT
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Copper investigator pen from Rick Hinderer is my favorite. But I have a bic attached to my clip board for them to sign with <a href="http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/sovaprepper/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzA3MDkuanBn_zpsc8691fa4.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p504/sovaprepper/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzA3MDkuanBn_zpsc8691fa4.jpg</a> What's the all weather pad for? In my area patrol and investigations don't get out of the car when water falls from the sky lol |
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Posted: 2/20/2015 9:07:22 AM EDT
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Zebra ballpoint. Looks sharp in the pocket. After you break it in its smooth as glass. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21T9e3osFVL.jpg This, for when my first option for citations goes down or is otherwise unavailable. Our electronic option is much, much faster for me. Click "Uniform Traffic Citation" tab Run tag in NCIC Swipe driver's license Type location Click the "quick pick" violation tab and choose what they did It literally takes me about two minutes to write a citation now if both the driver and the vehicle are from Florida. If one or both are from out of state, it takes a few minutes longer as I have to manually type in everything. The program auto-fills the court information, violation description and fine, and has all the information on how to pay or contest the ticket on the back of it. Not to mention I've seen first graders with cleaner handwriting than mine, especially if I'm in a hurry, so having everything printed makes it very easy to read for the recipient.
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Posted: 2/20/2015 2:09:33 PM EDT
[#44]
Zebra 301 with a fine point for me too.
Can't use gel pens being another lefty. I've tried to find the 701's in stores but no one seems to carry them. I'm also not sure if I can fit two in the pen slot in my uniform, it's kind of narrow. |
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Posted: 2/20/2015 3:14:56 PM EDT
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Zebra 301 with a fine point for me too. Can't use gel pens being another lefty. I've tried to find the 701's in stores but no one seems to carry them. I'm also not sure if I can fit two in the pen slot in my uniform, it's kind of narrow. Only one fits in mine |
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Posted: 2/20/2015 4:45:14 PM EDT
[#46]
The free pens the wrecker service gives out
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Posted: 2/21/2015 4:04:43 AM EDT
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FD here but my reports are done with a County Comm Ti Embassy W/Fisher space pen cartridge
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Posted: 2/21/2015 7:19:52 AM EDT
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Is this thread for real! NONE I'm to busy arresting people for real crimes to give out BS tickets! What an incredibly helpful addition to the thread Really if your worried what type of pen you need to write a ticket you need to look at why you went into LEO work! Is it to make money for you state,county,city, town or village or is it to stop crime? I know speeding is a crime and all that BS! I'll use speeding or whatever traffic law as PC because I'm looking for real crime people with warrants or drugs! In the past 3 years I have given out maybe maybe 8 tickets yet I have easy over 200+ DUI's I also have 75+ drug running convictions! I know many troopers or highway guys who have a hell of a lot less then me but take my 8 tickets x by 100 maybe per year! I know there are special troopers and officers out there that can claim more then my # but they are far a few between! As I'm the slacker on my department when it comes to traffic! So this is a reminder to THINK of the job you are doing and why you are doing it! Not for your state,county,city, town or village numbers! As it is Cops who pull this that give all Cops a bad name! I say ask why you took the job to protect and serve or to make your state,county,city, town or village richer! |
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Posted: 2/21/2015 6:56:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Really if your worried what type of pen you need to write a ticket you need to look at why you went into LEO work! Is it to make money for you state,county,city, town or village or is it to stop crime? I know speeding is a crime and all that BS! I'll use speeding or whatever traffic law as PC because I'm looking for real crime people with warrants or drugs! In the past 3 years I have given out maybe maybe 8 tickets yet I have easy over 200+ DUI's I also have 75+ drug running convictions! I know many troopers or highway guys who have a hell of a lot less then me but take my 8 tickets x by 100 maybe per year! I know there are special troopers and officers out there that can claim more then my # but they are far a few between! As I'm the slacker on my department when it comes to traffic! So this is a reminder to THINK of the job you are doing and why you are doing it! Not for your state,county,city, town or village numbers! As it is Cops who pull this that give all Cops a bad name! I say ask why you took the job to protect and serve or to make your state,county,city, town or village richer! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Is this thread for real! NONE I'm to busy arresting people for real crimes to give out BS tickets! What an incredibly helpful addition to the thread Really if your worried what type of pen you need to write a ticket you need to look at why you went into LEO work! Is it to make money for you state,county,city, town or village or is it to stop crime? I know speeding is a crime and all that BS! I'll use speeding or whatever traffic law as PC because I'm looking for real crime people with warrants or drugs! In the past 3 years I have given out maybe maybe 8 tickets yet I have easy over 200+ DUI's I also have 75+ drug running convictions! I know many troopers or highway guys who have a hell of a lot less then me but take my 8 tickets x by 100 maybe per year! I know there are special troopers and officers out there that can claim more then my # but they are far a few between! As I'm the slacker on my department when it comes to traffic! So this is a reminder to THINK of the job you are doing and why you are doing it! Not for your state,county,city, town or village numbers! As it is Cops who pull this that give all Cops a bad name! I say ask why you took the job to protect and serve or to make your state,county,city, town or village richer! You sound like a superstar who I would love to have on my relief. I'm guessing you have never used a pen to copy a victim's information into your notebook to complete a report in crappy weather. Why don't you look at the intent of the thread and realize there may be better tools to help you do your job. |
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Posted: 2/21/2015 9:57:12 PM EDT
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Really if your worried what type of pen you need to write a ticket you need to look at why you went into LEO work! Is it to make money for you state,county,city, town or village or is it to stop crime? I know speeding is a crime and all that BS! I'll use speeding or whatever traffic law as PC because I'm looking for real crime people with warrants or drugs! In the past 3 years I have given out maybe maybe 8 tickets yet I have easy over 200+ DUI's I also have 75+ drug running convictions! I know many troopers or highway guys who have a hell of a lot less then me but take my 8 tickets x by 100 maybe per year! I know there are special troopers and officers out there that can claim more then my # but they are far a few between! As I'm the slacker on my department when it comes to traffic! So this is a reminder to THINK of the job you are doing and why you are doing it! Not for your state,county,city, town or village numbers! As it is Cops who pull this that give all Cops a bad name! I say ask why you took the job to protect and serve or to make your state,county,city, town or village richer! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Is this thread for real! NONE I'm to busy arresting people for real crimes to give out BS tickets! What an incredibly helpful addition to the thread Really if your worried what type of pen you need to write a ticket you need to look at why you went into LEO work! Is it to make money for you state,county,city, town or village or is it to stop crime? I know speeding is a crime and all that BS! I'll use speeding or whatever traffic law as PC because I'm looking for real crime people with warrants or drugs! In the past 3 years I have given out maybe maybe 8 tickets yet I have easy over 200+ DUI's I also have 75+ drug running convictions! I know many troopers or highway guys who have a hell of a lot less then me but take my 8 tickets x by 100 maybe per year! I know there are special troopers and officers out there that can claim more then my # but they are far a few between! As I'm the slacker on my department when it comes to traffic! So this is a reminder to THINK of the job you are doing and why you are doing it! Not for your state,county,city, town or village numbers! As it is Cops who pull this that give all Cops a bad name! I say ask why you took the job to protect and serve or to make your state,county,city, town or village richer!  Sorry, I didn't know talking about a pen that won't smear to shit when I write because I'm left handed makes me less of a cop. And rattling off your stats is a nice touch. I don't need you to remind me why I do my job.
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