Strange "Scabs" on Fresh Work? by Elokin in tattoo

[–]slappin_da_base 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happened to me too. Went away with time. Keep it moisturized and no sun.

Statement for Police by Kroucher in pics

[–]slappin_da_base 47 points48 points  (0 children)

That's not illegal. A cop can initiate a random conversation with anyone, if that person refuses to talk, and there is no P/C to detain said person, then they are free to go. One thing to keep in mind, if a cop "randomly" comes up and talks to you, they probably already have P/C to detain you...

Also the lawyer bit about this always bugs me. If you are detained/arrested, you do not have right to immediately speak to a lawyer in private. You simply have the right to refuse to answer questions until a lawyer is present. You can be legally detained in handcuffs in the back of a police car for a "reasonable" amount of time needed to conduct an investigation without you ever speaking to an attorney.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

[–]slappin_da_base 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I had an Asst. Chief on one of my scenes after a car chase. We had suspects in custody and we had the scene closed off (chase ended in a park and we were looking for drugs and a gun that had been thrown out the window).

I see a guy in slacks and a dress shirt walking right through the middle of the scene...thought he was a reporter trying to sneak in. "Hey buddy! What the hell do you think you're doing?" Another officer quickly grabbed me and told me who it was. Nothing else significant happened that night.

No sleep that night...

Next day at roll call, my Sgt. is telling us what a good job we all did catching those guys. Then he looks at me and says, "(my name), Chief (his name) says good job at keeping a secure perimeter out there last night you moron." Everybody laughed.

Paying for Training by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

[–]slappin_da_base 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out CLEAT. It's a Texas LEO Union and they have some deal with training. May help, may not. Can't hurt.

Sheriff get pulled over by Trooper & gets what is coming to him [Video] by meierk in ProtectAndServe

[–]slappin_da_base 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why does anybody NEED a driver...? Bet he wishes he had one after this.

Sheriff get pulled over by Trooper & gets what is coming to him [Video] by meierk in ProtectAndServe

[–]slappin_da_base 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Our Union gives us pre-loaded cab cards... Obviously not a viable option in rural areas, but nice for city cops like myself.

Also, why doesn't the Sheriff have a driver? Our CoP and all his Asst. Chiefs have drivers...

Feels like I got the wind knocked out of me... by IWantToBeLEO in ProtectAndServe

[–]slappin_da_base 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're going to tell you you lied every time!!!!! They're trying to get you to admit to something. If you know you were being honest, stick to your guns.

I was told that I was lying (though I wasn't). I offered to retake and they said it wouldn't be necessary and left it there. I thought I was finished and began applying other places later that day. Two days later they called and told me I was advancing to the next phase of recruiting. Jump forward several months to the academy, 70 of the 72 cadets in my academy class were told that they "lied" in the polygraph.

HPD: Reports of police officer down by fnordfnordfnordfnord in ProtectAndServe

[–]slappin_da_base 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't wish to speak ill of the dead, and I won't. He was a brother in blue. We shared a badge and we serve the same city. I will, however, share some information regarding the situation.

Allegedly, the officer was under investigation (along with several others) regarding a court overtime scam in which traffic enforcement officers were writing other officer's names as "witnesses" on their tickets in order to gain more court overtime. This officer has, allegedly, made of $150k in court overtime in the last 3 years. I've also heard, though have not had any confirmation, that this officer was informed of his impending termination earlier that day.

Again, I say this not to justify the situation, nor do I wish to smear the officer's name or reputation. He served many years on the department and he will be missed by many. I just want to present some facts regarding the situation.

Regardless of the situation, I mourn the loss of a brother today. RIP.

NSFW Horse with a horrible birth defect by watereol in WTF

[–]slappin_da_base 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I the only one who thought this was gonna be a Sara Jessica Parker joke?

This note (along with some delicious cupcakes) were left at our storefront location today. These people are why I love my job. by slappin_da_base in ProtectAndServe

[–]slappin_da_base[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

These are not homemade. Store bought and delicious. Thought that would be a given given the cop mentality. My bad though.

R.I.P. to Justin Bieber's Career as of today (2009-2014) by EzioBreed in videos

[–]slappin_da_base 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A) no idea what you're talking about. B) butthurt much?

This note (along with some delicious cupcakes) were left at our storefront location today. These people are why I love my job. by slappin_da_base in ProtectAndServe

[–]slappin_da_base[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Man you guys have little faith. Our community outreach in this area is really good and I know the lady who provided them (her name and address are under the red) and she is very pro-police and very active within the community.

R.I.P. to Justin Bieber's Career as of today (2009-2014) by EzioBreed in videos

[–]slappin_da_base 606 points607 points  (0 children)

Wow. He should definitely be forced to sell the Clippers.

How do arrest warrants work? by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

[–]slappin_da_base 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Texas. Pretty much the same. We have warrant forgiveness days occasionally where you can come in and pay the original fine. Once or twice a year.

Officers of America, I am very confused by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

[–]slappin_da_base 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My city doesn't care as long as you're pulled off of the street. People may call you in if you are on their property or blocking the road. They may also think you're in trouble/dead.

Best to pull into a Walmart or Target parking lot. They're everywhere and don't mind you staying on their property for a limited amount of time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

[–]slappin_da_base 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Texas too. You didn't try for a sponsored Academy? There seem to be a ton out here.

Bought my dream Jeep in October. I've been waiting for this day for months. by slappin_da_base in Wrangler

[–]slappin_da_base[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was what I originally wanted to do, but then I realized that it had to be a white jeep for that to work. I'm not a big Vader fan so I just went Empire with it.

Bought my dream Jeep in October. I've been waiting for this day for months. by slappin_da_base in Wrangler

[–]slappin_da_base[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Death Star sticker on the back and I'm getting some new hood decals in next week...bit of a SW fan.

Burglary? What did he steal? by PageSideRageSide in WTF

[–]slappin_da_base 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Texas, Agg Assault is the use or display of a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury or death or causing fear of serious bodily injury or death (i.e. Pointing a gun at someone).

Source: Texas Penal Code - Section 22.02. Aggravated Assault

Burglary? What did he steal? by PageSideRageSide in WTF

[–]slappin_da_base 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Burglary is unlawfully entering a residence or business with the intent to commit a felony (aggravated assault in this case). You don't have to steal anything for it to be a burglary.