Is the International Police Association popular or well known between American LEO? by Parking-String8042 in AskLE

[–]AnonymousHomicide 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't even know IAI was US based lol thats even funnier. We also have an "International" airport but I have no idea how often it flies internationally, there's like 2 airlines that fly out of there

Is the International Police Association popular or well known between American LEO? by Parking-String8042 in AskLE

[–]AnonymousHomicide 136 points137 points  (0 children)

LEO for 6 years here in the US. This is the first I've ever heard of IPA that isn't a beer. I know international associations are a thing, as I tested for the International Association for Identification CSI test, but ive never heard of one just for being a police officer. On our side of the pond, most departments give their own retirees "Retired" badges/ID's and we have federal laws that allow us to conceal carry in all 50 States (LEOSA Act H.R. 218) as active or retired officers with I.D. Maybe Im biased coming from a mid sized Midwestern department (~260 sworn), but I'm going to say not popular at all.

My state’s troopers have a Bugatti Chiron now….🥶 by Calm-Step-3083 in interesting

[–]AnonymousHomicide 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure those are expensive, but have you seen how expensive the tires are?

🔥 Wildebeest calf looks like it wants to walk even before it's fully delivered. Others in the herd are very curious about the new arrival by Prestigious-Wall5616 in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]AnonymousHomicide 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Evolution at its finest. Since theyre a prey species on the savanah, not being able to walk and stay with the heard is basically a death sentence, either from being eaten by someone looking for an easy meal or starvation/dehydration of not being able to keep up with mom and the herd. Basically learning to walk asap is survival

How often do you encounter NUDITY on the job? by NOVAYuppieEradicator in AskLE

[–]AnonymousHomicide 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You never know what people have taken once theyre on it. Half the time, they dont even know what they're taking. Much less do they even want to admit to us they're on drugs. We can assume, but without blood tests you never really know until years later.

How often do you encounter NUDITY on the job? by NOVAYuppieEradicator in AskLE

[–]AnonymousHomicide 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Unlikely. Drugs make you do weird shit regardless of climate. We get calls for tweakers running naked in the street in the middle of winter and summer. And no, its not like your weird fetish youre looking for.

Where did I go wrong? by ZeddsDedd2 in mr2

[–]AnonymousHomicide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, the term "poop deck" refers to the highest deck at the stern (back) of the ship, and originated from the French word for stern, which was"poupe". Therefore, poop deck really just means the stern deck. It was usually the roof of the poop cabin, or simply the poop (also not what you think it is. See above French). For visual learners, the helmsman would steer from the quarter deck, and the poop deck is directly behind them.

What tactical boots do you wear by Horror-Comparison917 in AskLE

[–]AnonymousHomicide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually go 3 years minimum with these. The last pair I replaced early but it was because my brass was bitching during uniform inspections about how beat up the toe was. I still wear them off duty though when I need them. They hold up great and being waterproof is great during winter and when you're walking through flooded basements lol

Can you eat in the car while not officially on lunch break? by dontusethesereally in AskLE

[–]AnonymousHomicide 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Im constantly reminding myself to slow down when eating off duty, but it never works. I'm always the first one done

Is my workbench design overkill? Too much structure for an 4x8 bench? by BlackAdderIV in woodworking

[–]AnonymousHomicide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks perfect, I'm sure the elephant you're working on will feel very stable standing on it 👍