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Title: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: KTMCHEESE on May 14, 2008, 08:31:10 AM I saw two badged motorcycle pricks and a 90's era Thunderbird pulling people over on I-5 this morning. A little birdy told me that cops are trying to raise nine million dollars in three weeks for upcoming holiday overtime. Not sure when that started. How can they do that you may ponder? Hmm... well by citing you for nearly anything. Guess they've been given the green light to cite you for only going five over. So you people out there be good citizens, use your blinker, try not to contribute to their corruptive ways and never vote to give them more money, ever...
Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: ryandalling on May 14, 2008, 09:08:36 AM Try not to bag on the cops. Better to just warn us of the saturation patrols. Some people take big offense to generalizing that they are all pricks. Plus, some of them are our friends. Just my opinion though. Thank you for the warning though.
Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday ov Post by: Betty Rage on May 14, 2008, 09:18:53 AM Yeah, thanks for the warning.
Stay safe out there er'body. Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: KTMCHEESE on May 14, 2008, 09:24:37 AM I have acquaintances who are cops as well. It's not personal at all by saying what I have said. Revenue generation in traffic detail is a highly corrupt effort that they voluntarily partake in. Viewing my displeasure of it on a message board imo is nothing to them and really is all I can do as they have all the powah....
I just want to inform all the locals I can so they don't fall prey to this sting. Are you really gonna tell me that you wouldn't have the same opinions in your head if you got pulled over by one of these parasites? Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: NEIKOS on May 14, 2008, 09:25:43 AM . . . they are all pricks. Plus, some of them are our friends. They're not? [leo] And you have friends? When'd that happen? [evil] Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: Tailgunner on May 14, 2008, 09:29:45 AM Definitely can't afford any tickets when it's $18.04 just to fill my Monsters belly with fuel.
I have bicycle today! Still gotta watch out for these gang members [leo] [leo] [leo] ;D Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday ov Post by: Betty Rage on May 14, 2008, 09:39:37 AM And you have friends? When'd that happen? Yeah, what the hell Ryan? Were you planning on letting us in on this little change? Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: ryandalling on May 14, 2008, 10:46:12 AM If you look at my profile... I am only a Jr. Member... my titanium one fell off.... that being said... since I no longer got the full set of bawlz on.... and only the junior golf variation... well... I must be PC. One can only stand being kicked out of one board per week. Next week... watch out... I will be burning bridges.. jacking threads... and pillaging the virtues of well endowed women... okay... the under endowed ones too.
Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: duc_fan on May 14, 2008, 11:24:53 AM lol, Ryan... I was bored to tears at work, now I'm glad I logged on at lunch. Good laugh, man. [laugh]
I noticed the saturation patrols as well when I was out takin' care of bizness yesterday afternoon. Drove from work (Tigard) to Wilsonville, saw a motocop between Tualatin/Sherwood exit and the I-205 interchange, and another on the overpass at north Wilsonville (both watching southbound traffic). On the way back 20 minutes later there was a patrol car lurking on the northbound side. Faaahdge, glad I wasn't in a hurry! BTW, watch out for the center median of I-5 between the I-205 interchange and the Tualatin/Sherwood exit. They like to camp there, and with the way the terrain undulates there, the spot comes into plain view without much warning. And Randy, thanks for the heads-up about the 5mph thing. I'll add due caution when I'm out-and-about. Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday ov Post by: Betty Rage on May 14, 2008, 11:26:00 AM I'm good. I go exactly the speed limit and NEVER do anything wrong. [evil]
Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday ov Post by: ryandalling on May 14, 2008, 11:39:29 AM I'm good. I go exactly the speed limit and NEVER do anything wrong. [evil] Riiiiiiight. I do the same thing. Hell, I check my mirrors twice and turn on my blinkers well in advance when just changing lanes. Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: Bendy on May 14, 2008, 01:07:56 PM Don't forget to compound your blinkers with hand signals!
Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday ov Post by: driza on May 14, 2008, 02:37:11 PM [leo]Just dont mess around in the city, save it for the country hills. [leo] They're just doing their job, and this is from a guy who almost got hired by PPB then got a DUI and is still paying alot of dough for my mistakes.
Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: KTMCHEESE on May 14, 2008, 02:43:47 PM Yeah a drug dealer just does his job too. So does an assasin lol...
Listen, traffic detail is pretty corrupt and unhonorable. Just because they have a badge and the laws are on the books doesn't make what they do legitimate. Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday ov Post by: kutter on May 14, 2008, 02:49:53 PM I have to agree with Randy, down here in South Florida they will write me a ticket for going 10 over and let every swinging dick on the planet change lanes and turn without signals and lets not forget about running through yellow/red lights. I'm in law enforcement and I can't stand cops.
Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: ryandalling on May 14, 2008, 02:56:44 PM I was an MP in Alabama.... but on base... different rules... shoot first, ask questions later... assume everybody is armed and dangerous... and man your post till properly relieved. The down side... the white gloves are kinda sissy looking.
Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday ov Post by: Betty Rage on May 14, 2008, 02:58:41 PM ...the white gloves are kinda sissy looking. Well... (shrugs her shoulders and points at Ryan with her thumb) Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: krolik on May 14, 2008, 07:37:35 PM While there may be more police presence on the highways, especially with the three day weekend coming up, check this out: http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/speeding.asp (http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/speeding.asp)
Sorry, but there's no $9 million ticket-a-thon. 8) Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday ov Post by: driza on May 14, 2008, 08:35:13 PM Good find Victor [thumbsup]
Anyone still know their 3 general orders without looking them up? Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday ov Post by: Betty Rage on May 14, 2008, 08:41:56 PM Uh yeah, I do
1. Make my dinner 2. Clean my house 3. Bear my children Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: ryandalling on May 15, 2008, 04:24:12 AM 1st General Order
I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved. 2nd General Order I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner. 3rd General Order I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions, to the commander of the relief. Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday ov Post by: bnbmike on May 15, 2008, 12:28:23 PM BTW, watch out for the center median of I-5 between the I-205 interchange and the Tualatin/Sherwood exit. They like to camp there, and with the way the terrain undulates there, the spot comes into plain view without much warning. Speed limit Northbound goes from 65 to 55. The hide behind a bush there. I always go 55 through there until Boones Ferry Road. Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday ov Post by: kutter on May 15, 2008, 03:36:12 PM You know it's not even about the money It is about the fact that local and state law enforcement have forgotten that they are PUBLIC SERVANTS. To protect and serve; its right on the side of the car.
When was the last time you met one that acted like he worked for you? Have you ever met one. The only one I ever have was the guy that showed up when that idiot pulled out in front of me. Coincidentally he was a rider too so he totally understood what I was going through an SV650 so he really was on my side. But I can honestly say that he is the only one I have ever met. They don't have to right tickets, they have the latitude to let people off with warnings but that does not endear them to the higher ups and it does not generate a revenue stream for that department. Want to watch the number of tickets go down, have all the money go into a general fund for the entire county or city or state instead of the police keeping chunk of it then still getting another bite at the apple in the general fund. I used to respect them greatly, now I hold most of them in contempt. If I offended anyone I cannot really say I am sorry, as a 22 year vet I feel really strongly about my role in serving the people of this great country. Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: SaltLick on May 16, 2008, 02:35:28 AM what i like is how they setup somewhere that is actually hard to do the speed limit. like at the bottom of a downhill road and its marked 40mph. To go that speed you have to take your foot off the gas and coast the whole way, causing other drivers to pass you pissed off and flipping you the bird. Speed traps i think they are called. [drink]
Title: Re: Cops are on the rag again, saturation patrols to raise $9 mil for holiday overti Post by: krolik on May 16, 2008, 05:54:59 PM I've seen an increased police presence on I5 from the 205 interchange through Tigard, but that seems to happen 2 - 3 times a year.
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