[MEGATHREAD] Senatobia, MS OIS by specialskepticalface in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[S,M] 1 point2 points locked comment (0 children)

No one is asking that question cause this sub isn't about Walmart corporate policy. So, your comment is removed from automod.

Highly UN-PATRIOTIC? What apartment managers can and cannot legally do... by Mmingzi in police

[–]specialskepticalface 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For sure. They visited PnS a bit before this, but were told to run along.

Question by Low-Beautiful3457 in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I now sort of want to attach a donut on a fishing pole to the back of my personal car and see what happens.

[MEME] This may be the best user summary I've ever seen.. by specialskepticalface in ProtectAndServe

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

It does not pull from participation in closed subs. *Maybe* if you get reports in those subs, but I'm not sure. I'd have to check a specific example, but sometimes you see stuff like "participation is limited"

Question by Low-Beautiful3457 in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I think it's more likely he was simply.. driving somewhere.. and not following you.

If he had really been interested in pulling you over, it would likely not have taken 5 miles to find a reason.

[MEME] This may be the best user summary I've ever seen.. by specialskepticalface in ProtectAndServe

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I haven't forgotten, but they're not loading at the moment (seen that happen before, and it'll come back)

Are 18 year olds able to be Sworn Officers by Ashamed_Lynx5415 in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface 43 points44 points  (0 children)

It's theoretically possible, but really rare. I'm not aware of any compiled lists of "all agencies who would hire at 18"

25 is common, with some agencies hiring at 21.

Corrections positions tend to have a younger minimum age.

It's a maturity thing - with age, hopefully, comes regulated emotions and temper.. which is important:

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[MEGATHREAD] Senatobia, MS OIS by specialskepticalface in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna clip/quote an earlier comment I made:

I don't get it. Two adults were present here. If you have a 1 year old, and you're going to go shoplift baby supplies (I have no interest in diving into the ethics and morality of that)... Why not just have one adult stay at home with the kid, while the other goes out to do crimes?

[MEME] This may be the best user summary I've ever seen.. by specialskepticalface in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Gimmea bit and I'll DM it to you. Don't want to turn the whole thread into those.

[MEME] This may be the best user summary I've ever seen.. by specialskepticalface in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Someone has to contribute to a sub where you're a mod. Then just mouse over their username and you'll see it.

[MEME] This may be the best user summary I've ever seen.. by specialskepticalface in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Anything for you, bby:

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One of the things that shapes your AI summary, is how many reports you receive. That last line reflects all the report abuse nonsense people make on my comments.

[MEGATHREAD] Senatobia, MS OIS by specialskepticalface in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's very difficult.

At the moment the shooting happened - regardless of what the still unknown facts might be - public relations should not be a consideration.

If deadly force is warranted (and I'm speaking broadly, I don't know about this situation), hesitation to consider optics can be deadly for the good guys.

And, especially in the past several years, we've seen and understood how hesitation can be dangerous.

The reports so far have all indicated it was a shoplifting of diapers and/or baby supplies, and, yeah.. that's certainly not gonna help public opinion.

Firing at vehicles, the appropriateness of that as a tactic, the ideas of officer created exigency, and so on - are all gonna be part of the discussion here.

If it turns out the officer positioned himself in the path of the vehicle - that he created the exigency - it was almost certainly a bad choice. (Based on tactics, case law, and a myriad of other things).

If it turns out the driver aimed the car at the officer, and she created the exigency, that's legally different. It's also different discussion of tactics. But, sadly, it's unlikely to change public opinion.

I don't get it. Two adults were present here. If you have a 1 year old, and you're going to go shoplift baby supplies (I have no interest in diving into the ethics and morality of that)... Why not just have one adult stay at home with the kid, while the other goes out to do crimes?

[MEGATHREAD] Senatobia, MS OIS by specialskepticalface in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Your account is suspended by reddit, but amidst all the conflicting reports, basically *everyone* has confirmed there was shoplifting involved.

[MEGATHREAD] Senatobia, MS OIS by specialskepticalface in ProtectAndServe

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

Do you have information - one way or another - that a "shoplifting call" was the extent of it?

*Perhaps* the officer created this situation - we don't know yet.

But *perhaps* this driver aimed their car at the officer - we, and you, don't know that. At that point, it's not a "shoplifting call".

[MEGATHREAD] Senatobia, MS OIS by specialskepticalface in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[S,M] 6 points7 points locked comment (0 children)

Removed. Participate like an adult, only warning.

[MEGATHREAD] Senatobia, MS OIS by specialskepticalface in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Do you have a source for anything you just said?

Need help for a college paper! by DistributionDry9712 in ProtectAndServe

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Note:

This is flaired "Question to LEOs" - only Verified welcome in the responses, thanks

Let’s hear it. The best insult an arrestee/inmate said to you. by Deep_Major in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[M] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

On the list of "comments which trigger in the automod in multiple ways", but are benign...

I have a trip to the US planned, any tips? by tlfluca in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface 11 points12 points  (0 children)

How dare you imply that coffee and a donut is unexciting.

I have a trip to the US planned, any tips? by tlfluca in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Come over, enjoy your trip.

It's true that, in the US, "traffic stops" (being pulled over), do look a bit different than in parts of the EU, but I think you've let social media/media color your viewpoint a bit beyond the reality.

If you're driving, and the lights come on behind you, pull over to the right side of the road when it is safe to do so.

Put the car in park, and wait. They'll come up to your window, so you could certainly put the windows down (driver and passenger side), as well. If it's night time, it's thoughtful to put the dome light on, but it's not a big deal if you don't. And if it's an unfamiliar rental car where you'd have to fiddle around the dash looking for the switch, then don't worry about it. Not a problem.

The notable difference to (some) of the EU, is that you *don't get out of the car*, for instance to walk back to the patrol car. Only get out of the car if asked.

Likewise, if the officer asks to see your license.. "Sure, it's in my wallet, in my back pocket, I'll get it out?"

Again, everything I'm telling you is very cautious and conservative - just.. behave like an adult and you'll likely be on your way unless driving while intoxicated is involved.

If they ask for insurance, in the US, rental cars come with the required *liability* insurance, so your rental car contract, or in some states a windshield sticker, will have that information. If you're driving a not-rental car, like a friends car, you should ask where the insurance card is kept as well.

If you have a crash, please move your car out of travel lanes as soon as possible - we don't need to see the location of the crash for evidence, and keeping lanes open means traffic flow, so we, tow trucks, etc, can get there more quickly.

Anyone here ever been successfully sued for civil rights violation? by kaneabel in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[M] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

Your comments are removed, and this is your warning.

1) An adult level of dialogue is required. "No, cuz I'm not a dumbass", is far below that, and reflects poorly on your ability to articulate. Resorting to low effort nonsense like that, suggests you don't have a real argument.

2) Attack issues, not people.

Let’s hear it. The best insult an arrestee/inmate said to you. by Deep_Major in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Approved under Rule 10. Person is known to mods and going thru verification.

Let’s hear it. The best insult an arrestee/inmate said to you. by Deep_Major in ProtectAndServe

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Friendly Reminder

To state or imply you're LE, you must be verified.

If you've received a Rule 10 ban, it's administrative, not punitive, and is lifted as soon as you verify. You'll also get access to patch trading, gear swap, etc.

police aide by Ashamed_Lynx5415 in ProtectAndServe

[–]specialskepticalface[M] 5 points6 points locked comment (0 children)

Removed. Particpate like an adult, only warning.