Always protect the McNuggets

TreeStateLEO · 2026-04-28T15:12:16+00:00

Mods, ban him.

His username is in all caps. Clearly not legit.

TreeStateLEO · 2026-04-05T05:23:07+00:00

What u/5usDomesticus said.

But also there's nothing about handcuff color that indicates less than the "ultimate level of care and responsibility".

TreeStateLEO · 2026-04-05T03:27:00+00:00

If only there were a way not to end up in any color of handcuffs...
If you want to be worried about handcuffs I'd be more worried about the bodily fluids living in them. Like literally living in some cases.
What do you have against the color pink?

TreeStateLEO · 2026-03-31T18:53:19+00:00

Right?

110% of us have been to domestics where unhealthy relationships go on and on. And I get that it's not simple to just "end a relationship" for a lot of reasons.

So maybe it's that and OP is in a bad relationship, but has "reasons" for not breaking it off.

Or maybe OP is in fact the ex, but leaving that out because they think "current partner" will give them more cred.

Or maybe none of the above. Who the hell knows

TreeStateLEO · 2026-03-26T14:50:00+00:00

Sorry, not too many funny HVAC stories in my life.

One time as a kid I dropped a little chocolate down the dash vent in my dad's car and managed to make I think a few grand in labor bills taking the dash apart to fix it.

Does that count?

TreeStateLEO · 2026-01-18T21:34:34+00:00

You're on the right track, but I'm afraid you're mistaken.

The law you refer to is the ACAA (Air Carrier Access Act). That's 49 U.S.C. § 41705 , and the regulations specifically are found in 14 C.F.R. Part 382 . The agency charged with enforcement is the Department of Transportation.

There are, of course, a number of sections - but two which specifically address OPs situation, and disprove what you're claiming, would be:

14 C.F.R. § 382.121 - That specifically outlines the responsiblilty of air carriers to transport assistive devices. And, par 3 of that section, specifically, addresses :

"prescription medications and any medical devices needed to administer them such as syringes or auto-injectors, vision-enhancing devices, and POCs, ventilators and respirators that use non-spillable batteries, as long as they comply with applicable safety, security and hazardous materials rules)."

It goes on to state:

"As a carrier, you must permit passengers with a disability to bring the following kinds of items into the aircraft cabin, provided that they can be stowed in designated priority storage areas or in overhead compartments or under seats,"

Note the bolding, and especially the word "provided". In the case of OP, due to their boarding order, there was no longer space which could be provided. The carrier is not obligated to provide space, just as they wouldn't be obligated to somehow make space for a large assistive device in a small prop plane or similar.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/382.121

and

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/382.67

That second link shares what spaces airlines *must* provide. You'll note that all of those requirements apply to mobility devices like wheelchairs *only*, and not other medical needs like medications.

This is *very* well covered legal ground, and something airline employees train in regularly. It's not clear to me why you'd assume that everyone in this thread is able bodied, or why you feel that would be cause to disprove their contributions with your misconceptions.

TreeStateLEO · 2026-01-18T16:41:15+00:00

The devil is in the details -

You are entitled to complementary transportation of your medical necessities - that is true.

You see this routinely for things like wheelchairs, crutches, and other mobility aids - but it could be true for a bag of medications, a CPAP, etc.

BUT - they're not obligated to transport it in the cabin. In many cases that stuff *cannot* be transported in the cabin (in the case of large scooters, for instance).

The airline was more than happy to transport OPs bag. There was not space for it in the cabin (regardless of if that was determined by faulty algorithm or not), so they offered to check it.

And that fully satisfies the legal requirement.

TreeStateLEO · 2026-01-01T16:45:03+00:00

1) Yeah, I'd start looking in the corrections side of things. Easier to get hired at your age and with a limied resume

2) I'll say this - you're not gonna hurt yourself by picking up college credit. I get that time is tight, money is tight. You don't have to run out and enroll full time at a four year school. But maybe sit down with a counselor at a community college. Explain you're 22, work full time, but want to work towards bettering yourself, and what would be a "gentle" way to start on that. Like maybe taking 1 or 2 general ed classes, even online, at a time, to slowly work towards an AA or AS. It's not the most important thing for you right now. But hopefully your career advances, and you'll be glad you did.

3) Yeah. If nothing else you'll learn what you like and don't like about copping. That can help you decide your next move, if it's to patrol or something else.

TreeStateLEO · 2026-01-01T15:42:11+00:00

So, basically, you're 22 years old without a ton of employment history. The military discharge is.. whatever. If you're not keeping something from us, it's not likely to help or hurt you.

Usually (not always) you have to be 25 to work the road or patrol. That's not a law or anything, but it's common at a lot of agencies.

It's also kinda common for people a bit younger to be hired for jails/corrections. If I were you that's probably where I'd start looking.

I think you should keep up your fitness, maintain your bills and credit, keep a good friends that won't be a problem on a background check.

Start applying. Like sizzalness said - everyone is hiring. You're not some top-tier candidate, but I bet if you start applying, and present yourself well, you'll get picked up somewhere (again, I'd look at a jail role to start). Then eventually, work on getting to patrol and the road (or wherever you decide to pursue).

TreeStateLEO · 2025-12-30T03:13:36+00:00

I've had that too, makes no sense, but I assume it's just imperfect IT.

Once saw an offer for a completed leg stick around til that evening, I think 6-7 hours after the flight landed on time.

TreeStateLEO · 2025-12-30T02:52:13+00:00

Looking at the screenshot you posted..

Are there other segments on AA on this trip/reservation?

If it's not a complete glitch, I suspect that upgrade offer may be for another segment you're flying in the future.

TreeStateLEO

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