On a different note, here's an email I received yesterday and thought it was great. I agree with pretty much all of it, but would like to add that cops really do like it when you take a moment to say hello (as long as it's not when we're trying to arrest someone). Most of the time cops are used to getting the one-fingered wave, so a real wave is always appreciated! By the way about the picture, JUST KIDDIN' HONEY!1. When you see an emergency vehicle behind you with its lights and
sirens on, pull to the RIGHT, and Stop. We are usually required to pass
cars on the left.
2. When you're driving in the fast lane and you see a cop behind you,
don't go 5 mph under the speed limit. We are not impressed by how safe of a
driver you can be, we're trying to go help someone (or catch that guy
in the SUV that just cut you off). Safely move over and let us pass
please.
3. If you get a warning instead of a ticket from a motorcycle cop, go
buy a lottery ticket, because you've already beaten the odds. A motor cop's primary function is to enfore traffic laws.
4. When you see an officer conducting a traffic stop, or with a suspect
in handcuffs, it is generally not a good idea to approach him and ask
for directions. If you do, don't expect the officer to be nice when he
tells you to get lost, and don't expect the officer to take the time to
explain.
5. If you think you can fan all the pot smoke out of the car before we
smell it, good luck.
6. We know you've had more than 2 beers. When I've had two beers, I
didn't hit six parked cars or drive my car through the front doors of a
Toys-R-Us, pissed my pants, or passed out at a traffic light.
7. Here's how to get out of a ticket. don't break the law.
8. If you drive a piece of crap, that is why you're getting pulled over.
9. If you've just been pulled over doing 70 in a 35, do not greet the
officer with, "What seems to be the problem, officer?"
10. We get coffee breaks too, and sometimes we run into stores and do
some shopping during them.
11. When you're the victim of a burglary, take the time you spend
waiting for the officer to find the model #'s and the serial #'s of the
stuff that was taken.
12. If it's nighttime and you 're driving a vehicle with tinted windows
and I pull you over, it's not because of your skin color. I usually
can't tell if the vehicle even has a driver until the windows are rolled down.
13. Every time you hear on the news about people running away from a
crazed gunman, someone's son or daughter in a police uniform is running
TOWARD that crazed gunman.
14. If your local police agency has a helicopter everyone knows it's loud
and annoying, but did you know it can cover the same area as 15-20 patrol
officers, and safely chase criminals that are driving 90 MPH through
city streets. Many times the guy has no idea it's there and slows down.
15. Your 5 year old kid getting pushed down by another 5 year old kid is
NOT a police matter; talk to the other kid's parents, not the police.
16. If your kid won't do his homework or do his chores, 911 is not the
answer for a uniformed parent. If your kids don't respect you, they certainly will not respect police officers.
17. Police work is...writing reports.
18. If you rob a gas station you're only going to get $20, but I get to see
a K-9 dog use your arm as a chew toy. For all I care you can keep the
$20.
19. In 1 year of patrol work in a large city only about 10 minutes would
be cool enough to be on the television show, COPS. But if COPS was
about report writing and accident reports each show would be a year
long.
20. Every traffic stop could end in gunfire, but we have to be polite
and professional until that time.
21. If the light was yellow, we wouldn't be having this conversation.
22. Cops know you pay taxes and that your taxes pay cops' salaries. Cops
also pay taxes, which also pay cops' salaries so, hey, this traffic
stop is on me.
Be safe everyone!
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