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Bret86944 · 08-27-2013, 08:25 AM

What is the distance police can accurately shoot radar & laser? In the hypothetical situation that I was over the speed limit (which none of us Z owners ever are, of course), and I could see a police car off in the distance, can he easily get me or is he typically getting cars that are closer?

DEpointfive0 · 08-27-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bret86944

What is the distance police can accurately shoot radar & laser? In the hypothetical situation that I was over the speed limit (which none of us Z owners ever are, of course), and I could see a police car off in the distance, can he easily get me or is he typically getting cars that are closer?

Radar, meh, gray area, depends on the type on gun, weather, traffic... But assume a couple hundred yards at best, LIDAR guns, you're screwed, they'll see you before you see them

Cell · 08-27-2013, 07:35 PM

I have no quota for tickets. Lots of things can determine if we will ticket more people or not. Largely due to who the supervisors are.

Good overall numbers can sometimes lead to a better position than a beat cop.

I personally don't give out many tickets. Only tickets I would give are things like expired plates and no city sticker. This is because people have that responsiblity to have there documents updated. Just like most cops, I wouldn't give out a citation unless you were a total *** or just plain deserve it. If you were an *** then I would hit you up for as many tickets as possible. I have even let people go for acting up and saying sorry for it.

sometimes cops pull people over for the smallest things because it might lead to finding a gun that was used in a murder. We just never know what we will get everytime we pull someone over.

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zguynate · 08-29-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Cell

I have no quota for tickets. Lots of things can determine if we will ticket more people or not. Largely due to who the supervisors are.

Good overall numbers can sometimes lead to a better position than a beat cop.

I personally don't give out many tickets. Only tickets I would give are things like expired plates and no city sticker. This is because people have that responsiblity to have there documents updated. Just like most cops, I wouldn't give out a citation unless you were a total *** or just plain deserve it. If you were an *** then I would hit you up for as many tickets as possible. I have even let people go for acting up and saying sorry for it.

sometimes cops pull people over for the smallest things because it might lead to finding a gun that was used in a murder. We just never know what we will get everytime we pull someone over.

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Its against the law in the state of TN to have a quota. Many of my friends ask me if I have a quota. When I tell them no, they think im lying to them lol. Some departments have performance standards, which will compare one officers numbers to the shift average.

Im not a big speeding ticket writer unless I feel you are putting public safety at a risk. If youre hauling through a school zone or residential area, Ill probably give you a ticket. If you dont have insurance, you will be getting a ticket. If you run a stop sign (blatantly run it, not a slow rolling stop) or a red light, you will be getting a ticket. Anything that I feel can put others at risk. I will also give tickets for state registration. However, a slow rolling stop at a stop sign, lights (tail light, brake light, headlights), window tint, speeding on the interstate (as long as its not 100 mph lol), slight speeding on city streets (10-15 mph depending on conditions), etc, I usually do not give tickets for. Unless youre an a-hole of course lol.

Most of my traffic stops are to check for warrants, drugs, weapons, DUI, etc.

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1) Are you supposed to chase someone driving 30+ over the speed limit? Or is there any number you are to not persue?

Thanks

My department only pursues for a violent fleeing felon. Even for most of those, our supervisors break it off.

Given that, some officers still do it lol. They will chase off the radio. If you wreck out, the officer will turn his lights off and haul *** the opposite direction lol. We had one guy that chased a guy on a motorcycle for speeding and somehow ended up running over the motorcycle in the back yard of someones residence lol. I have no idea how that happened lol....

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Why do the police always ask "Do you know why I pulled you over?".

That is just the typical thing to say. There really isnt a specific reason most officers say that. I usually say "Hey how are you doing? The reason im stopping you is...." If you say "Do you know why I pulled you over?" that gives people the oppurtunity to say "Because im black", "Because you think im hot", and whatever other crazy stuff people can conjure up.

Cbtech · 08-29-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bret86944

Why do the police always ask "Do you know why I pulled you over?".

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That is just the typical thing to say. There really isnt a specific reason most officers say that. I usually say "Hey how are you doing? The reason im stopping you is...." If you say "Do you know why I pulled you over?" that gives people the opportunity to say "Because im black", "Because you think im hot", and whatever other crazy stuff people can conjure up.

I would make the assumption that you are asked this when you are pulled over is to incriminate yourself. Most cops will write a small note on the back of the ticket about the stop just in case they end up going to court. When I got a recent speeding ticket the CHP asked if i knew how fast I was going? Again being a veteran here, I said "No i was going with traffic." He then proceeded to tell me I was going 85. he then asked me on 2 separate occasions if I was running late? And both times i said "No", just heading to the office. This would be an example of trying to get me to incriminate myself.

In the past when you would go to your initial court date they would ask how you plead and you could either plead; not guilty, guilty with an explanation, no contest or guilty. If you pled one of the last 2 you were sentenced (or fined) right then and sent on your way. if you Pled to the others they would send you back with an assistant DA and they would negotiate with you unless the cop noted the ticket then they would use that against you and get you to accept their deal. Maybe its budget cuts or what have you but they no longer do that. You plead not guilty they set you a court date and you are on your way.

Onelownismo · 08-28-2013, 10:43 AM

Possibly a dumb question but....

When you see a speed limit sign, where does that speed limit come into play? Immediately at the sign, or as soon as you can see it?

I've also always wondered about left turn on red, onto a one way street. What's the deal with that?

madwi · 08-28-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Onelownismo

Possibly a dumb question but....

When you see a speed limit sign, where does that speed limit come into play? Immediately at the sign, or as soon as you can see it?

I've also always wondered about left turn on red, onto a one way street. What's the deal with that?

Here in Michigan (well at least in my city) you are allowed to turn left on red when turning onto a one way street.

Shutterjock · 08-28-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Ok I'm going to try this here, If you haven't already figured it out I'm a Deputy Sheriff. I'm making this thread so you can ask questions that may be lingering in your mind. Maybe you have a question about why the cop who just stopped you did something. Maybe you have a question about the legality of a mod. Whatever it is, I am giving you an opportunity to ask. I don't have the answers to everything you may ask but I'll do my best (this especially applies to laws in other states although I've often referred to another state's law to find an answer for someone, because I know law can be hard to read/interpret). At the very least I can give you the LEO point of view. Some things we do may make no sense until you hear why we do it.

I've only got one rule.
Rule #1 this thread is not to bash cops. If this turns into a cop bashing thread, or someone trying to start an argument I will shut it down. I hope that doesn't happen,

As a PR guy, I think you've taken an interesting rout to engage your "stakeholders" and, possibly, deliver a few key messages of your own. Reaching out is a good thing.

Having said that, I've never had any issues with our uniformed brothers/sisters. But I am curious as to whether driving the type of car I do attracts a bit more attention than others.

Cell · 08-28-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Shutterjock

As a PR guy, I think you've taken an interesting rout to engage your "stakeholders" and, possibly, deliver a few key messages of your own. Reaching out is a good thing.

Having said that, I've never had any issues with our uniformed brothers/sisters. But I am curious as to whether driving the type of car I do attracts a bit more attention than others.

The police are humans too. If you see a nice car, what would you do? Look at it right? We do the same thing.

I mean, if you drive a car that attracts people in general, don't expect the police to just ignore you. They may look and go on with there day or if there is probable cause to pull you over then you might get pulled over depending on the severity of the probable cause.

m4a1mustang · 08-28-2013, 11:23 AM

Who do you work for?

Cell · 08-28-2013, 11:26 AM

Who do I work for or the OP?

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m4a1mustang · 08-28-2013, 11:31 AM

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Who do I work for or the OP?

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The OP.

I ask only because I have engaged with officers that believe they are the law (or above the law) and then those that believe they work for the people. I meet the latter far more often than the former and highly respect them for the job they do.

MightyBobo · 08-28-2013, 11:26 AM

Just want to throw my 2 cents in here: I'm absolutely tired of people saying "fck the cops". Although I wear a military uniform instead, I see them as my brothers and I respect them performing a public service that is a thankless job.

Just wanted to say, thanks for what you guys do, and keep up the good work.

m4a1mustang · 08-28-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Just want to throw my 2 cents in here: I'm absolutely tired of people saying "fck the cops". Although I wear a military uniform instead, I see them as my brothers and I respect them performing a public service that is a thankless job.

Just wanted to say, thanks for what you guys do, and keep up the good work.

I agree with this. There are exceptions to the rule but more often than not police do the job because they want to serve the community.

SouthArk370Z · 08-28-2013, 12:06 PM

For the most part, my encounters with LEOs have gone very well. With but a few exceptions, the officer was polite, efficient, and helpful. I've run into a few bad cops (usually county, for some reason), but you find that in any profession or large group of ppl. I'm glad you guys are there. Can't say I was glad to get the tickets but I was speeding.

In most jobs, if you don't do something right it's not that big of a deal. You might make life inconvenient for a few ppl but nobody is going to jail or getting shot. When you have the power that LEOs have, it can be a big problem. The bar for LEOs has to be set very high. Just as a few poor drivers reflect badly on the sports car community, so too do the few bad cops affect how the public views LEOs in general.

The main thing about cops that I don't like is the prevalent attitude that exercising one's rights means you're hiding something. No, I'm not hiding anything. I just don't see any need to give up my rights merely because you are curious. If you have reasonable cause to search my car then, by all means, do so - you don't need my permission.

Now for something completely different. What's with "Do you have any illegal guns, drugs, ... in your car?" Has anybody ever answered "Yes" to that question?

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MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 54	Just want to throw my 2 cents in here: I'm absolutely tired of people saying "fck the cops". Although I wear a military uniform instead, I see them as my brothers and I respect them performing a public service that is a thankless job. Just wanted to say, thanks for what you guys do, and keep up the good work. USAF_troop, raymondo510, fonzo179 and 3 others like this. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	For the most part, my encounters with LEOs have gone very well. With but a few exceptions, the officer was polite, efficient, and helpful. I've run into a few bad cops (usually county, for some reason), but you find that in any profession or large group of ppl. I'm glad you guys are there. Can't say I was glad to get the tickets but I *was* speeding. In most jobs, if you don't do something right it's not that big of a deal. You might make life inconvenient for a few ppl but nobody is going to jail or getting shot. When you have the power that LEOs have, it can be a big problem. The bar for LEOs has to be set very high. Just as a few poor drivers reflect badly on the sports car community, so too do the few bad cops affect how the public views LEOs in general. The main thing about cops that I don't like is the prevalent attitude that exercising one's rights means you're hiding something. No, I'm not hiding anything. I just don't see any need to give up my rights merely because you are curious. If you have reasonable cause to search my car then, by all means, do so - you don't need my permission. Now for something completely different. What's with "Do you have any illegal guns, drugs, ... in your car?" Has anybody ever answered "Yes" to that question? m4a1mustang likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 23	I have no quota for tickets. Lots of things can determine if we will ticket more people or not. Largely due to who the supervisors are. Good overall numbers can sometimes lead to a better position than a beat cop. I personally don't give out many tickets. Only tickets I would give are things like expired plates and no city sticker. This is because people have that responsiblity to have there documents updated. Just like most cops, I wouldn't give out a citation unless you were a total * or just plain deserve it. If you were an * then I would hit you up for as many tickets as possible. I have even let people go for acting up and saying sorry for it. sometimes cops pull people over for the smallest things because it might lead to finding a gun that was used in a murder. We just never know what we will get everytime we pull someone over. Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk 2

08-28-2013, 11:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 23	Who do I work for or the OP? Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk 2