Sergeant bojangle

[bikeama]

Yup! I told my chief I'd stay at least 2 more years with the promotion. Prior to that I was considering next year. However, nothing is binding, so it's still completely up to me when I pull the trigger, and the chief recognizes that and is in support of that too.

First a big congratulation on the promotion, I am sure it is well deserved.

Second retirement is a personal decision for everyone. I also got a promotion last in my career, plant HR manager. Big bump in pay, my retirement was based on my 5 highest years. After 5 years I retired at 60 with no regrets. I have had 15 years of the best time of my life. 47 years and counting with my wife, several motorcycle tours of the Alps. Enjoy your promotion and take a good look at what you enjoy in life and what to use the years you have left. They do go fast.

 

[Alan_Hepburn]

PRO TIP: (This works every time!)

If you're ever stopped the first thing you ask the officer is if they know who you are. Say it with some conviction. "Do you know who I am?!?" If that doesn't work, tell the officer that you know the chief of police.

I thought the procedure was to roll down the window about 1/2" and refuse to produce an ID, yelling "I know my rights!"

If that doesn't work there's always the "I'm a sovereign citizen; I'm not driving - I'm traveling"...

 

[cheez]

Congratulations on the promotion!!!

 

[NorCalBusa]

I thought the procedure was to roll down the window about 1/2" and refuse to produce an ID, yelling "I know my rights!"

If that doesn't work there's always the "I'm a sovereign citizen; I'm not driving - I'm traveling"...

And, "Don't touch me"!

 

[bojangle]

I thought the procedure was to roll down the window about 1/2" and refuse to produce an ID, yelling "I know my rights!"

If that doesn't work there's always the "I'm a sovereign citizen; I'm not driving - I'm traveling"...

That's a whole other animal. The vast majority of people think those sovereign citizen types are full of crap.

 

[GAJ]

That's a whole other animal. The vast majority of people think those sovereign citizen types are full of crap.

 

[Kurosaki]

Thanks man! Don't say I didn't try to meet up with ya once. The timing and distance just didn't quite work out.

You did and I'm still sorry we couldn't make that happen.

Doesn't mean there won't be other possibilities in the future!

In hindsight, how can I be sure that wasn't some kind of sting operation. I've gotta be skeptical with you 5-0 people.

My lawyer says I have nothing to hide.

 

[ThumperX]

You did and I'm still sorry we couldn't make that happen.

Doesn't mean there won't be other possibilities in the future!

In hindsight, how can I be sure that wasn't some kind of sting operation. I've gotta be skeptical with you 5-0 people.

My lawyer says I have nothing to hide.

I dunno, about that nothing to hide; haven’t you been black in County of Orange?

 

[Kurosaki]

I dunno, about that nothing to hide; haven’t you been black in County of Orange?

I'm surprised I made it as long as I did.

 

[mean dad]

I usually go straight for the jugular with the ol' "I PAY YOUR SALARY" angle.
You know, to establish dominance early in the interaction.

 

[bojangle]

You did and I'm still sorry we couldn't make that happen.

Doesn't mean there won't be other possibilities in the future!

In hindsight, how can I be sure that wasn't some kind of sting operation. I've gotta be skeptical with you 5-0 people.

My lawyer says I have nothing to hide.

Bro! Why are you even posting to me? Don't you know? NEVER talk to the police!

 

[bojangle]

I dunno, about that nothing to hide; haven’t you been black in County of Orange?

Orange is the new black.

 

[bojangle]

I usually go straight for the jugular with the ol' "I PAY YOUR SALARY" angle.
You know, to establish dominance early in the interaction.

When you do that, just be sure to win the stare down. You have to lock eyes with him and make him look away first.

 

[mean dad]

True story, I got wrapped up and sent to max for a few days for mad-dogging a CO one time at Lerdo.

Said I was threatening staff.

 

[Kurosaki]

Bro! Why are you even posting to me? Don't you know? NEVER talk to the police!

Sometimes I have a lapse in my blackness where I forget talking to the popo is a nono.

I'm sorry to have disappointed you. I'll do better.

Fuck da pohleece!!!

 

[planegray]

FWIW Dave, I read almost all your stuff here and I think you are exactly the kind of person who should be in a leadership role in law enforcement. Intelligent, fair, level headed and HONEST!! Please do your best to mold baby LEO’s in your image man. We need good cops like you. Thanks and keep up the good work.

+4
THANK YOU for putting up with this worlds shenanigans and still be able to show up with a open mind and respect for others....not many are capable of that

 

[ctwo]

I've lateraled in the past. But I've been with the same agency for quite a while now. That retirement calendar keeps changing for me as I look at different options. Now that I'll be starting this new role, I'm planning on going at least 2 more years. I can go up to 4 more years before I will max out and stop accruing service credits. So, while I'm already eligible to go at any time, I'm looking at probably a 2-4 year window.

FWIW - I feel better knowing you're on for another term...

 

[ctwo]

Thanks Mike. I really appreciate that. I have been doing my best at helping to shape new officers for a long time now. I've spent most of my career as a long time Field Training Officer (FTO). If you're not familiar, those are the officers assigned to train new recruits when they complete the academy. While the academies are an essential component, Field Training is the most intensive and stressful part of a new officer's career. Depending on the agency, typically 20-25% or so don't make it through. Leading by example is the best way.

I worked with a former CHP who probably did not make it through your program. He was planning on going back.

 

[ctwo]

Thank you, from someone who has met you in person.

I'm going to go from writing 1,000+ tickets a year on the motor, to writing...well, much fewer.

PRO TIP: (This works every time!)

If you're ever stopped the first thing you ask the officer is if they know who you are. Say it with some conviction. "Do you know who I am?!?" If that doesn't work, tell the officer that you know the chief of police.

That sounds weird. I'd expect the first thing the officers says is no, he doesn't know who I am, and then I wouldn't even know the police chief's name, and the third thing the officers says is sign here.

 

[bojangle]

That sounds weird. I'd expect the first thing the officers says is no, he doesn't know who I am, and then I wouldn't even know the police chief's name, and the third thing the officers says is sign here.

It just a joke.

But it is similar to things we occasionally hear. Along with, "these are not my pants", after finding some kind of drugs or paraphernalia inside the pants they are currently wearing. Yeah, people really say that. No, it doesn't work.

 

[mean dad]

Bonus points if the officer already knows who you are.

 

[Enchanter]

Thank you, from someone who has met you in person.

I'm going to go from writing 1,000+ tickets a year on the motor, to writing...well, much fewer.

PRO TIP: (This works every time!)

If you're ever stopped the first thing you ask the officer is if they know who you are. Say it with some conviction. "Do you know who I am?!?" If that doesn't work, tell the officer that you know the chief of police.

My mantra is:

I'm traveling.

Call your supervisor.

Name and badge number?

I'm not resisting.

<<bzzt>> Arrrrgh.

I can't breathe.

I don't consent to search.

But I didn't do anything wrong.

 

[planegray]

My mantra is:

I'm traveling.

Call your supervisor.

Name and badge number?

I'm not resisting.

<<bzzt>> Arrrrgh.

I can't breathe.

I don't consent to search.

But I didn't do anything wrong.

You forgot
"Stop making shit up"

 

[nakedape]

True story, I got wrapped up and sent to max for a few days for mad-dogging a CO one time at Lerdo.

Said I was threatening staff.

Maybe you should stop looking so scary and act less mean. edited for /s

Remember when barf used to get a lot of tickets and then we would have to have discussions about what to do? What has happened here? Is everyone so old they’re driving around at the speed limit. We’re only taking their bike out once a month?

It’s almost as frustrating as the mechanical forum where nobody’s bikes break anymore and there’s one random dude with a beater bandit that he’s trying to keep alive against all reasonable scenarios.

I’ve learned so much over the years hanging out in this forum about the disposition of real police officers, their experiences why the public mostly sucks when dealing with them. I got my first ticket in 18 years maybe a year ago now from CHP and he was all business. He gave me what was essentially a warning, but it cost me a couple of bucks to go to traffic school and blind it from the DMV.

I know there aren’t many LEOs participating in here anymore, but I really feel for you. My students are like you’re not my pant wearers when it comes to cheating. Hey, did you submit this? Yes, of course that’s my name. Great please read me the first sentence. Stumble, stumble, grumble grumble. All all right that’s good. Just tell me what that word means. I forgot. But you used it three different times and switched the part of speech once which shows mastery of the word. Oh, I used the tool to edit it. Great this should be easy for you then here’s a piece of paper and go sit over there and respond again in handwriting. Can I use the paragraph I submitted? You may not. Much like chronic lawbreakers, these kids will turn right around and do it for the next assignment shamelessly. No parent, counselor or administrator intervention, or modify their behavior one iota. That’s what your pants story reminds me of!

 

[mean dad]

If it helps, my Road King is having a fueling issue and I might start a thread in the garage asking for advice.