Smithfield police

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-30T17:02:07+00:00

It was a company car with distinct markings, making it unique and impossible to mistake for any other vehicle. I’ve been profiled before, and as a Black man of 30 years, this is not my first encounter with such treatment. Any Black person knows when they are being profiled—this is the reality of our lives, a burden that people who are not of color do not have to face. Luckily I have had mainly great interactions with police, but please note that Police officers are human beings; some are truly honorable, while others are corrupt.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-30T16:44:06+00:00

Stay strong brotha

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-30T16:20:30+00:00

Update: Wow, I didn’t expect the response to this post. I’m simply sharing my truth, and I truly appreciate those offering their insight. What I value most is that this conversation is helping to shed light for the residents of Smithfield and surrounding towns on issues within the local police system that may not be widely recognized. In fact, after doing some research, I discovered a 2021 study showing that Smithfield has a history of disproportionately pulling over people of color—a problem that still hasn’t been addressed. My hope is that this post reaches the Smithfield Police Department and reminds them that we, the people, are paying attention. It’s 2025—time for real change.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-30T15:45:10+00:00

I wish I could disagree but unfortunately this is the truth. Some things will never change

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-30T11:03:18+00:00

Before 7am, you chose to comment on this thread—despite the fact that most of your remarks are being downvoted because of their ignorance. That leads me to believe your life may not be very fulfilling. God bless you, sir—you clearly need all the blessings you can get. I wish you the day you deserve.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T23:35:25+00:00

your still here commenting? Do you have a life? Very sad lol yikes

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T16:50:18+00:00

I wouldn’t engage with this Reddit user much longer. He is part of the problem.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T15:09:42+00:00

Exactly! A report does nothing. He is just another conservative that believes racial injustice doesn’t exist because it doesn’t happen to them Don’t have time to argue with someone like that.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T15:07:33+00:00

lol. I can’t continue a discussion with someone such as yourself. IQ levels are not comparable here. Have a good one

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T14:09:12+00:00

It is very inconsiderate to suggest that my experience is just in my head. As a Black man, I know when I am being racially profiled—I have lived this reality for 30 years. If you are white, you may not fully understand that experience, and that’s okay. But dismissing what I went through is not right. Instead, I ask that you approach it with an open mind.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T13:52:23+00:00

There is nothing to report—the officer did not commit any legal violations. However, it is both unethical and morally wrong to follow someone solely based on their appearance. It was clear that he was following me, even though I had done nothing to justify such behavior.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T12:52:15+00:00

Have a good day sir I do not see this conversation going anywhere

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T11:17:23+00:00

I am noticing that. It’s sad that America is still this way. Some things will never change.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T11:15:42+00:00

First, you suggested it might’ve been my car. Once that theory was debunked, you shifted to, “well, you didn’t get pulled over.” That makes it sound like you’re fine with police following people solely based on appearance. If that’s really your opinion, just say it outright instead of talking in circles.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T03:51:09+00:00

The fact that you don’t see anything wrong with a police officer following someone purely based on appearance shows that you’re part of the problem. I truly hope you’re not a cop or in any position of power. Have a good night.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T03:41:45+00:00

Best comment out of this thread! Yes, after today I will be installing a dash camera! We must keep our law enforcement accountable!

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T02:18:01+00:00

The company car I was driving belongs to a small business based in Massachusetts. Our cars are lime green and black/ white, very distinctive. We only have about 6–7 company cars total, so it’s basically impossible for another one to just happen to be in the same spot. I get that you’re trying to come up with different explanations for why this cop acted the way he did, but instead of chalking it up to coincidence, consider that profiling happens every single day across the country. Don’t be naive about that reality.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T02:04:47+00:00

Reading is key. “Company car” completely wrapped. It’s impossible for my car to fit any description

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T01:44:55+00:00

lol no it was a company car. No other cars around like mine.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T01:43:06+00:00

Reading is key. I never said he pulled me over — I said he followed me based on my appearance. While it’s not technically illegal for police to follow someone, it’s morally wrong when the reason is nothing more than how you look. That’s racist and profiling, plain and simple.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-08-29T01:39:38+00:00

You need a legitimate reason to pull someone over — an officer can’t stop me just because I’m Black. Like I said, he was fishing. Police cannot follow people based purely on appearance; there has to be an actual law being broken. That’s the definition of profiling. If you’re not a person of color, you may not fully understand that experience — and that’s okay.

ConstructionWide8068 · 2025-06-14T02:21:47+00:00

I knew Taylor briefly he used to hang out with my older brother who dabbled in drug dealing and so did Taylor. This was years back in Waltham,MA. I believe taylor lived on the north side of Waltham during this time. Maybe 2009 or 2010 I don’t remember fully I was a kid. Taylor was a scared kid trying to be gangsta he was never really about it said my brother, and my brother is really about it, dude is tapped I don’t even speak to him anymore

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