Quote: Connie Sutherland

And yes, thus speaketh what many here would call a tree-hugging pinko nut! One who appreciates and respects the tough job that LEOs do for us every single day that they get out of bed.

Connie, are you calling yourself a tree-hugging pinko nut? I never would've thunk it.

You're more what we call a good southern conservative not unlike myself. lol

Ya know, if I were on trial for being a 'cop lover' there probably wouldn't be enough evidence to convict me.

But I'd like to see a show of hands of how many people on this here board have never, ever been given a break by the po po (yeah, that's part of my new lingo)?


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Yeah, that's what I thought. I guess in our day to day lives we really don't run in to that many bad cops. Much less of the gestapo type.

Howard stated ;

" Shoulda been a fireman. Everyone loves firemen. "


I felt that way at times . I tested for them when I was 18 . I found out around here though they sit around and wait for fires that rarely happen . Yeah they're well liked and get all the chicks ........ Damn I should of been a Firefighter .

Ever see the Firemen VS. Cops episodes on youtube . Funny stuff .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QgctZDpHSQ

Warning the cross post contains bad language .

Seriously though , I'm going to have to call BS . You know nothing beats hunting badguys . I'm jonesin right now thinking about it . Ok getting chicks is cool too . Damn it !!!

 Quote: randy allen

I can't imagine why you're even still on the job Howard, Jim and any others on the job.

1) Because every once and a while you get to realy help someone and THAT is why you took a cop job to begin with.

2) Because K9 is the best job ever!

 Quote: Matthew Grubb

2) Because K9 is the best job ever!

Oh yeah! I almost forgot that part.

1) Because every once and a while you get to realy help someone and THAT is why you took a cop job to begin with.
End quote.

If I can give nothing else.
For the hard work everyday.
I Thank-you.

Randy

 Quote: matthew grubb

What kinds of interactions are you having that they are all negative?

You don't have to be doing something wrong in order to be jumped on. Two of my more memorable contacts with LEO

1) try to explain this to a LEO. You are parked at a calm roadside and are unpacking your gear:
camera
fishing rod
climbing gear
crossbow

They didn't even ask questions... (this was 20 years ago)

We were asked, by the government, to climb a tree from which we could photograph a rare falcon.

2 Even longer ago i was on lovers feet. dressed up like only an 18 year old could d in the 80ies. Drove my car to the house of the girl i hoped would become my next girlfriend (didn't work out). Got out took the flowers and went to the door. Halfway there i was jumped by swat.
Did i know that she was the daughter of the head of NATO!
I was told that i had to anounc my visit (yeah i'm likely to do that, imagine:
I:" Hey Mister Claes tomorow i want to come over"
Father:" For what reasons?"
I"I want to drag your daughter"
Father " Of course just say the hour and i'll prepare the champagne and will leave the keys under the carpet"
"And don't worry about being disturbed, i'll ask the swat team to arrest every one coming near the house"

Don't think that the conversation would have been like this

Johan

Here's my last experience w/ an officer of the law:

About 6 weeks ago:
My 6 year old son, without my knowledge, brought a toy gun to school (orange and green and clear plastic). He was suspended for two days; a big no-no in our school system and requires mandatory suspension.

I was not really sure that he comprehended the seriousness of this 'crime', so on day two of the suspension we took a trip to our local police department (county sheriff's office), where a large detective with a gun sat my son down and explained why this was so serious. He was very nice, in an intimidating sort of way, and I was pretty sure my son got the message, since he burst into tears the minute we were outside the police station. Job well done, in my opinion and I was grateful that the detective was able to take the time to do this.

The next day, on the internet, I read about a young boy (12, I think) on a bike who brandished a toy gun at a policeman and, when told to drop the gun, continued to point it at the cop; the cop shot him. (he lived...) I'm glad I took my son to the police station...

 Quote: Jim Nash

Seriously though , I'm going to have to call BS . You know nothing beats hunting badguys . I'm jonesin right now thinking about it . Ok getting chicks is cool too . Damn it !!!

This is true, Jim. In the flat lands of Florida being a fireman isn't as exciting as say, New York or Chicago. Thinking about it now, washing and waxing that big rig 3 times a week would get old. Of course, the stress level is waaaay lower and you always eat good...not to mention, you never miss an episode of Oprah or re-runs of Magnum P.I.

Howard

 Quote: Matthew Grubb

 Quote: randy allen

I can't imagine why you're even still on the job Howard, Jim and any others on the job.

1) Because every once and a while you get to realy help someone and THAT is why you took a cop job to begin with.

2) Because K9 is the best job ever!

A couple of the truest statements ever written!!