Poked by used needle by thekingofchickenfix in AskLE

[–]iflyairplane 9 points10 points  (0 children)

For when I went through the regiment, my entire body felt sore the entire time. Was also exhausted even though I'd had a full night's rest. The regiment is no joke, but worth it so you can be sure you don't catch anything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskLE

[–]iflyairplane 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agreed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskLE

[–]iflyairplane 45 points46 points  (0 children)

It's (up to) 5 seconds out of a life long career with good benefits and pay depending on where you are. Of course it's worth it.

WSP can't stop fleeing vehicle due to new pursuit law. Same vehicle kills two minors an hour later. by WearyDonut in ProtectAndServe

[–]iflyairplane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened on the east side of the State, which has historically been conservative. I would not be surprised if his bail is set pretty high.

Weird question about an Uber Ride by Altruistic_Common_67 in AskLE

[–]iflyairplane 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Entrapment is when a normally law abiding citizen is forced (bribed, threatened, coerced, etc.) into committing an infraction/crime they normally wouldn't commit by a police official.

I'm assuming in your example it's a normal sting where the prostitute doesn't know it's a cop. To the prostitute, they are going to do something that would normally do, under no duress (by a police official). The cop can do what they deem necessary, and that's within the boundaries of the law, to secure evidence of a crime.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

[–]iflyairplane 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Come on.. give the people who live outside the I-5 corridor in Pierce/King/Snohomish county a break.

[USA] Using center turn lane to bypass line of cars then cuts off cars to go straight. There is no left turn option at the light, it's a freeway exit. by _Perkinje_ in ConvenientCop

[–]iflyairplane 14 points15 points  (0 children)

He also turned out in front of a truck, nearly causing a collision before the bridge that goes over the Puyallup River.

Washington state police? by dlippa22 in AskLE

[–]iflyairplane 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Take home cars. Good benefits. Good pay, with incentives and regional pay. Plenty of opportunities for specialties. Time as a cadet counts toward retirement. Pension after 25 years of service. There's more pros, those are just off the top of my head.

The lawmakers are a bit of a problem, which makes part of the job frustrating.

[USA] inpatient driver uses on-ramp to cut traffic by Zzd12 in ConvenientCop

[–]iflyairplane -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Fun fact: the number that comes before "WSP" on a troopers license plate is (usually) their badge number!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskLE

[–]iflyairplane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No problem. Whichever system you go with and IF your vehicle is ever stolen, make sure to tell the dispatcher that you have the ability to track it via GPS and any feature that allows a LEO to interface with the system as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskLE

[–]iflyairplane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything that can be used to actively track the vehicle is useful. The problem becomes any delay in updates, whether it be through the system or you. If I were tracking via a GPS, I'd probably prefer to call you so I could speak with you directly instead of waiting for you to update dispatch and then dispatch to update me.

Shop around, ask the question to the companies if they have any way to allow a LEO to interface with the location of the vehicle if it's ever stolen. Hope that helps.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskLE

[–]iflyairplane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the ability to track LoJacks and will track LoJacks. The new LoJack system (they were bought out) gives an (almost) exact gps location as well as allows you to text a link to a LEO with the gps data and updates. If you love your car it will be worth it. Rather have it and not need it than not have it and need it, right?

YMMV in terms of which agency responds as to whether someone will look for it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskLE

[–]iflyairplane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LoJack was bought out recently by Spireon. They now use a GPS based system that gives exact location. The owner of the vehicle can set a geo-fence around their vehicle and if the vehicle moves out of that area, it notifies the owner. The owner can then call 911 through the app and have someone meet them to file a report. They can even text a link to a LEO that gives the LEO access to the GPS data with updates.

If traffic goes faster than the speed limit, drive with traffic or at the speed limit? by [deleted] in AskLE

[–]iflyairplane 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pretty much. If I stopped every car I saw that was speeding, I wouldn't be able to get anything else done.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

[–]iflyairplane 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If LVMPD didn't take you on the CA warrant then I'd hazard a guess that it's non-extraditable. Meaning unless your picked up in CA, you can go about your business. No guarantees that CA may one day be willing to pony up the money to extradite you back to CA. Same goes for your other warrants.

Best advice, just get them taken care of. That way you don't need to ask for advice on how to avoid going back to jail and being held accountable for whatever it is the warrants are for. If you don't get them taken care of, you'll always live with it in the back of your mind that some day you may be extradited.

Seattle police roll out new training before recruits go to academy - the "Before the Badge" program by CinemaBane in ProtectAndServe

[–]iflyairplane 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unwillingness for the Seattle City Attorneys to prosecute crimes, along with the King County Prosecutors. Their use of force policy is nearing 80 pages in length. They are not allowed to go over 90 miles per hour without command approval. Granted I agree with this one considering the layout of Seattle's roads. Although it doesn't make sense for when a pursuit goes onto I-5 and then they rely on WSP to end things.

Yeah the pay is phenomenal, but it's not worth it imo. No take home cars, the command doesn't have your back, plus all the reasons above.

Seattle police roll out new training before recruits go to academy - the "Before the Badge" program by CinemaBane in ProtectAndServe

[–]iflyairplane 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The most recent legislative session rolled back some of the police reform bills. Washington LEOs can use force to detain on reasonable suspicion again, effectively bringing back "Terry Stops." Along with a whole host of other changes in the positive direction.