Ask the Po-Po anything. Seriously. Ask.

[TheDeputy]

I am off today. Sitting around smoking a vile cheap cigar. So...this is your chance to ask a cop anything. I will reply between puffs of my cigar and the picking of wild paw-paw fruits.

Donut and bacon posts will be chuckled at and maybe replied to!!!

[steve2470]

1. hmmmm

do you take offense easily ? This might not be fun for you. Just trying to help.

[TheDeputy]

3. Thick skin required for the job.

Have at it. Just try to keep the questions real.

[steve2470]

5. ok

I can't think of a question that might not offend you, so I'll be quiet.

Best wishes to you and all the other good cops. We need you ladies and gentlemen.

[Scuba]

2. How long have you been in law enforcement? What changes have you seen in "militancy"?

It is the observation of many here that local law enforcement has been "militarized" over the last 12 years. I'd love to hear your take on it.

Thanks, and welcome to DU.

[TheDeputy]

7. We are big city

We are big city and old-school. Ohio hasn't seen, in my experience much of this. I am just short of 6 years experience. I started the job when I was about 31, so came from a less "gung-ho" attitude than a young rookie.

[Scuba]

9. So no new armored vehicles, swat teams, snipers, combat gear, etc? Has there been ...

... an influx of cash from DHS and if so, what has your deparment purchased with it?

[TheDeputy]

11. Not much.

We have a regional SWAT team. It is shared with about 35 jurisdictions. I am not privy to the equipment it has. I know we got new metal detectors at the courthouse.

[Scuba]

14. How many homicides in your jurisdiction in the last 12 months?

[TheDeputy]

15. I don't have that info, but...

I know there are approximately 50 people charged with murder currently housed in the jail.

[Scuba]

17. OK, final question ....

Is it true cops have the best dope?

[TheDeputy]

20. Yes.

It is in the evidence room.

[Scuba]

22. That explains so much.

[ret5hd]

4. "po-po". pfffft. how old are you?

[bunnies]

32. "pfffft". How old are you?

Seriously though, people of all ages use "po-po" where I live.

[TheDeputy]

35. Old enough to not use Po-Po anymore

But still sub-40...so I don't care!

[bunnies]

37. lol.

Well... Im 40 & I still use it. No one said I had to ACT 40.

[ret5hd]

71. 55

and the only ones that use "po-po" that I know of of are poser punks that wanna act like they are cool.

[bunnies]

72. ...

[loli phabay]

92. depends where you live, also its used by the popo to self identify.

[TheDeputy]

101. Or the Po-Leese in the black areas.

It is pretty funny. White kids say Popo around here. Black kids generally say Po-Leese. Hispanics (illegal alien types) say it like Polish without the "h" on the end. Cartel members (We have a big presence of illegals who are members of the Sinaloa drug cartel or MS-13 or other criminal syndicates) say Policia. Little kids are the cutest. "Hi Mr. Policeman".

[Kali]

103. speaking of who says what and how...

we generally frown on "illegal aliens" or illegals on DU. People can do illegal things but THEY are not illegal. I know it is very common usage but even here near the border the authorities use UDAs (Undocumented Aliens).

Personally, (and it is very personal to me) I call the people passing through my area migrants. They are moving across the landscape looking to survive and better their lives for the most part, and I get a little hot under the collar when I see dehumanizing language used towards them.

Welcome to DU. Do you have any opinions about immigration policy or the militarization of our international boundaries? Or rather, the southern one.

[TheDeputy]

104. Yes. Secure the border.

I have had plenty of dealings with members of the Sinaloa Cartel. This includes charges of murder. The Cartel is here because of the drug trade and smuggles heroin (more than cocaine) all the time. The border must be secured against this scourge. I have been to far too many death scenes related to heroin that can be traced back to the Mexican Cartels. The Cartels are all around. Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Chicago, Indianapolis. The Midwest has a massive problem. I'm sure it is even worse in the southwest. Secure our border, hunt them down, imprison them, then deport them. I have no sympathy for drug dealers and smugglers. The Cartels are also involved in lots of human trafficking. They are a disgusting lot.

[Kali]

105. you seem to be unaware that the vast majority of migrants are ordinary people

many even escaping the drug war situation in Mexico and elsewhere. there is no securing the border - that is a fool's errand, as is trying to stem drug trade via the supply chain. it is time to try some other approach.

[TheDeputy]

106. Irrelevant.

I am sympathetic, but more sympathetic towards the needs of the people who are terrorized by the drug cartels. The border must be secured. Thousands are dying due to the drug trade.

[Koko Ware]

122. Then I want to hear about your feelings on legalization of marijuana here in Colorado as well

as Washington...

[TheDeputy]

123. Check post 56 in this thread.

[LiberalEsto]

6. Why do there seem to be more reports of cops beating on people lately?

It seems to me as though police have become more aggressive.

[TheDeputy]

8. I don't think it has changed.

The way information is shared has changed. We can read about local events on a national forum like this one. Widely scattered improper behavior then seems to be more widespread than it actually is.

[mockmonkey]

12. If a cop arrests a dead guy...

would they still tell him to stop resisting?

[TheDeputy]

42. Nope!

You leave the room and leave the rookie to do the report. Sarge, I swear I wasn't there!

[Xyzse]

18. You're definitely right on this one.

With the way information moves around so fast now, small town events become large in seconds.

So, the question I have on this one would be... How do you suppose that could be improved?

I mean, in regards to a culture change. I tend to think that any enforcement group becomes tight knit and protect each other, which also means that a more popular member of such a group can directly influence bad behavior. How would such a thing be avoided?

[TheDeputy]

23. It isn't easy.

It requires a strong person.

[Xyzse]

27. I can agree with that

Problem is, there has to be a start. Unfortunately those that do try get bogged down by the system.

I can't really suggest much in that... but!

As a suggestion, I do think that schools should start teaching non-religious civics classes that deal with laws and courtesy, that doubles with Physical Education. Have it taught once or twice a week by Officers who can talk about the laws and maybe even self defence at the same time.

My reasoning, is that in teaching, it is a way for officers to also be mindful of laws and courtesy that they have to prepare curriculum for.

Possible benefits are many-fold. It is a type of community outreach, it inculcates courtesy and patterns of behavior on children and reinforcement for officers as well.

Ah, but I just talk too much.
--On Edit--
Actually, I don't know if that is even feasible or allowed. Now thinking about it, it would require dealing with the school systems, and probably have to go all the way to the governor...

Well, I thought it could have been a decent idea.
Still, if I were to propose such a thing, who would I contact to do so?

[TheDeputy]

43. Your state legislator.

They are great for things like this. Would probably require a waiver of having a teaching certificate.

[Xyzse]

45. I see...

I'll try asking for that.

Think it would help?

[TheDeputy]

48. The best ideas

In politics come from the people. I always try to have a good relationship with my state reps. Depending on the year, some are Dems and some are Reps. Good ideas should be non partisan and a good rep will listen.

[DebJ]

136. That sounds like a great idea to me.

As long as the students will respond positively.

[ismnotwasm]

10. There's a lot of anti-cop sentiment here

Which I don't share. I live in a working class neighborhood and am glad you guys are around. On one memorable occasion I was assisting at a accident scene (I'm a nurse) and someone stole my phone. The young cop went above and beyond to try to find it, he was so outraged. Nice guy.

Anyway, to uncomfortable topics; My question, I live in Seattle, and you might know about the federal investigation of the Seattle police department, and the outcome of that. What do you think the best way is to foster better working relationships between police and the community?

[TheDeputy]

19. I don't know about Seattle,

But I love the area. My uncle lives on one of the islands in the sound. As far as better relations, the best thing in officer can do is get out of his car and just talk to people.

[ismnotwasm]

21. Agree

[surrealAmerican]

13. What are you planning on doing with those paw-paws?

... and what do they taste like, anyway?

[TheDeputy]

16. Awesome.

I eat them. They taste sort of like bananas. Sort of like nuts. They are delicious.

[surrealAmerican]

24. I was afraid you would say something like that.

I've wanted to grow paw-paws ever since I first read about them, but, living in the city, I'll probably never have the opportunity to do so.

[TheDeputy]

25. Sure you can.

They must be in a shades area, though.

[surrealAmerican]

69. For me ...

... "living in the city" means, if I can't grow it in a flower pot on the windowsill (where there is no direct sunlight for three months of the year), I can't grow it. My basil just barely survives. I have no yard.

[Phentex]

26. Is your uniform washed or dry cleaned and...

Who removes all the little doodads you seemed to have pinned all over it?

[TheDeputy]

28. Dry clean.

I like to look good. I have, on my summer uniform, a badge, nameplate, US flag, three special unit pins (investigator, honor guard, training officer) 8 buttons, and two pieces of collar brass. I take them off and put them on. It takes forever.

[Phentex]

31. Cool. I wondered if there was

Special significance to some of them.

[TheDeputy]

44. Most are easy.

Crossed swords or rifles mean honor guard. An eagle with stuff in talons means SWAT. A cross or other religious symbol means chaplain.

Ask the officer, he will usually be cool about explaining them.

[Renew Deal]

29. Do you know former DUer Cuban Liberal?

[TheDeputy]

30. Probably not.

If you have his real name, I can tell you.

[Bertha Venation]

39. Ooh.

[TheDeputy]

52. Clearly, I am missing something.

What is it?

[steve2470]

58. this person was banned from DU

I don't know why. You'd have to do a thorough search through DU2.

[Bertha Venation]

81. Cuban Liberal was one half of

a very convincing sock puppet. I'm not going to say more because he'd probably get off on seeing his names revived (in case he lurks).

[Wait Wut]

33. Do you ever regret becoming a cop?

What was your initial reason for joining the force and does it still apply today?

The huge majority of experiences I've had with you people ( ) has been very positive. I've been rescued by cops three separate occasions, two separate states. I can only think of one bad encounter. CHIPs. What an ass.

Thanks for the good you do. Next time some smart ass flips you off, just smile and wave. Don't give them what they want.

Oh, and be safe. I'm from Chicago. I know it's not always easy to stay safe for you guys.

[TheDeputy]

34. Thanks for the kind words.

My only regret is being on 2nd shift. I love my job. I like solving problems. Wait, one more regret. I regret not having enough money for donuts.

[Wait Wut]

36. LOL!

We'll take up a collection and get you a Dunkin' Donuts gift card.

I worked third shift for awhile. It almost killed me and I was just a graphic artist. I read a study a few years back that said people never truly adjust to 2nd or 3rd shifts. No matter how much we kick and scream and claim we love the night, we're all morning people.

[loli phabay]

91. 2nd shift sucks, to much traffic first half then nothing but domestics second

I like nights when you have time for paperwork second half, and getting to bbq at eight in the morning when everyone else is going to work.

[steve2470]

38. ok, you seem very thick-skinned so far

Here's a question for you:

What percentage of law enforcement officers, that you have met in some capacity, are social conservatives ?

I have an assumption but I await your answer. Thanks for tolerating this.

eta: Again, I'm glad we have cops. I'm especially glad we have GOOD cops.

[TheDeputy]

46. It is a mixed group.

We are generally pro-union. We are also pragmatic. We look for real world solutions. Most don't care at all about gay issues. Neither hostile nor pro. It is essentially a "live and let live" attitude. Most think the President's healthcare law sucks. Most support decriminalizing weed. Most think new gun control laws are useless. Most think highway speed limits should be raised. Most support drug courts and diversion programs for addicts. It is a mixed bag. Most think democrats are soft on crime and republicans are hard on unions. All of us think we are smarter than the elected officials!

[steve2470]

49. ok thank you for the thoughtful response ! nt

[dr.strangelove]

40. I'm an Irish New Yawker

which means the male members of my family are essentially plumbers, cops and firemen. One of my grandfathers and two uncles were cops, three cousins are cops. I like to think all of them are, or were, "good" cops. Instead of a question, I just want to thank you for your service. Its often a thankless job and usually an underpaid job. I think for the most part, cops are good people. The biggest problem I find is that even when a cop sees one of the few bad apples do something wrong, the "wall of silence" goes up and the good cops try to handle it inside the force. Its my biggest criticsm because, such treatment can not be cured from inside. Anyway, I tip my hat to you for your career choice and wish you the best of luck. Please be safe out there.

[TheDeputy]

50. Underpaid!

You got that right. I would love to have New York pay, though. If one does the job for the pay, he is doing it for the wrong reasons.

[Taverner]

41. Do you think the state should have a monopoly on violence?

[TheDeputy]

47. Hell no!

Violence is warranted against any person who is doing violence to you. I fully support your right to defend yourself and family.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

51. oh my ... no thanks I have asked all the questions I ever needed to ask a Po-Po

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1018&pid=433443

[TheDeputy]

57. That cracked me up.

Hilarious post.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

63. if only they had been as amused -

[B Calm]

53. Do you find most of your peers are on ego trips?

[TheDeputy]

55. Usually no.

Sometimes the rookies may be.

[Callmecrazy]

54. What are your thoughts on ...

the recreational use of marijuana. I've been enjoying marijuana for over thirty years and have never had a fight or even the felt hostile when high. I've also been responsible when smoking weed. I don't smoke while I'm working and I don't drive while high. I've never sold or shared it with kids, and I hate being drunk. Some people will have a beer after work. I take few hits from a pipe and I'm good for the night. It helps me chill out from the daily stress of my day.
I've never understood why it was illegal. You never hear about "reefer addicts" smoking up and pulling thrill seeking liquor store holdups to get more money for a bag of weed.
I'm just curious how you feel about marijuana users in general. Are we all a bunch of hardcore criminals?

[TheDeputy]

56. Decriminalizing weed would be good.

Keep the money away from the gangs and get people employed.

[Callmecrazy]

61. I agree...

But do you hassle someone over a little bag of personal weed? Or is it on a case by case basis?

[blueamy66]

65. That was going to be my question.

Why even bother with someone with a little bag of personal weed?

[TheDeputy]

73. Case by case

In Ohio it is the same level as a speeding ticket. The person determines what I do. A decent and polite person gets to dump it in a street drain. An asshole gets to go to court.

[blueamy66]

78. Good for you.

[distantearlywarning]

95. LOL! Nice!

Sounds like a good way to handle things.

[jmowreader]

59. Don't they pay cops enough to afford good cigars?

[mainer]

60. What's with the "po-po"? I thought that was a Chinese grandmother.

or is there another meaning I don't know?

[7wo7rees]

62. Want to be Sheriff someday?

[TheDeputy]

77. I don't have that skill set.

I am not an administrator. I would love to be permanently assigned to the fugitive warrant section.

[IBEWVET]

64. What is the right actions to take when pulled over

Should I just sit with hands on wheel or roll down window or open door and get out.

Thanks

[Callmecrazy]

66. Welcome to DU, Brother.

I'm from LU 357 in Las Vegas. Transplanted to Florida.

[IBEWVET]

67. Thanks

1937 Pensacola. Go union

[TheDeputy]

74. Never get out. Ever. Unless ordered to.

A traffic stop is very dangerous for the officer. Your best way out of a citation is to roll down all windows, turn on your overhead light, and stay in the car. Be frank and proper. Most people who gets tickets talk themselves into it. Be honest and take your lumps. You just might get a break.

[davidpdx]

83. I've had that happen to me once

I was almost positive the cop was going to write me a ticket. Clearly I was going way over the limit and they were sitting there in the median. I rolled down my window handed over the right paperwork and apologized for being stupid.

[loli phabay]

93. honesty can get you out of the ticket or a lesser one, getting lied to gets tiring

And rather than arguing at the roadside the ticket gets written and you can argue in court. Also never get out the vehicle unless told to, keep hands inplain sight and if your carrying advise you have a concealed.

[Bucky]

68. There's this girl I like, but she's 3 inches taller than me (and she likes to wear heels)....

I've flirted, but I can never tell if she's flirting back. We danced in a parking lot last night, but I never got the "get over here and smooch me" signals from her. Also, she's like 5'10"--did I mention that?--and heels it up on a regular basis which can be awkward if I'm trying to plant one on her. Oh, and she's like 10 years younger than me. And yet other times she seems to be making an effort to go to the places I go. Should I make a move or just move on and enjoy the friendship?

(and please don't say "Talk with her honestly about your feelings" cause that's just a load of baloney.)

[TheDeputy]

75. Don't be a wimp!

Dancing in the parking lot? She wants you. Ask her out for drinks to a place you two don't normally frequent. Make a comment about how you are with the prettiest girl in the bar. Get on tip-toes. Make out.

[MiddleFingerMom]

114. These guys have videod an instruction manual:

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[Duer 157099]

70. If I see a cop while I'm driving, should I avoid eye contact?

I always think that if I smile and wave at them that they'll pull me over. Is that true?

[TheDeputy]

76. People who look away are suspicious.

So, if you are transporting heroin or dead hookers in the trunk, wave at the cops like a child waves at Chuck E. Cheese. Otherwise, a friendly acknowledgement is appreciated.

[darkangel218]

79. What the hell...

[SecularMotion]

80. What's your opinion on open carry by civilians?

[TheDeputy]

82. Tactically stupid.

Tactically foolish but legal. I have no issue with it. I carry a gun openly for work. I have no issue with anybody else doing it. All my professional dealings with open carriers have been positive. I never do it off duty, though, unless out hiking or something.

[davidpdx]

84. I'll ask a humorous question

What are the top 5 stupidest things you've seen people do? I'm really curious about that. You probably have some good stories.

[TheDeputy]

87. Naked Bacon

1st was a guy who was frying bacon while naked. The bacon grease splattered and...well...your imagination can take care of the rest.

2nd was a woman who saw a deer get hit by a car. The deer had two broken legs and wasn't going anywhere. This kind-hearted but dim-witted lady charged the deer while screaming "poor baby" and hugged it. The deer did not take kindly to this and beat the hell out of her with his two working legs.

Next was a guy at jail. He was drunk and was banging his head on a window to get attention. I said, "maybe if you do it harder they will listen." I was a rookie and didn't realize what drunks will do. He stepped back and did it harder and promptly knocked himself out.

4th. Sometimes undercover guys must participate in an interview with a suspect or have to go to the station for whatever reason. They wear ski masks to hide their identities. One of the UC guys forgot his ski mask when he had to go to headquarters, so he put on one of his kids' giant horse head masks and walked into work.

5th. The numerous incidents where a couple is using handcuffs in the bedroom...and lose the keys.

[davidpdx]

88. The horse head mask is my favorite of those

At least he showed a sense of humor.

[TheDeputy]

90. Sarge was not amused.

Not at all.

[loli phabay]

94. i will give it a go

#1. The drunk driver who jumped into his trunk locking himself in trying to hide.
#2. A citizen asking if she could take the injured bear home instead of me euthanizing it.
#3. A cop putting his gun in a steel microwave thinking it was a lockbox.
#4. Arriving on scene with a guy covered in cheese dust as his cheese puff bag exploded when he hit the brakes hard and everything slammed forward.
#5. People who call because they believe the crack or meth they bought is fake.

[maddezmom]

85. What brought you to DU?

[TheDeputy]

89. My girlfriend.

If she wants to out herself, she will. I come from a weird background. I come from a line of elected officials. My grandpa was A democrat and was a member of the State Senate. My uncle is a Democrat and is on another states Supreme Court. My dad is Republican and was Mayor. I was a screaming right winger for years. My best friend then came out of the closet to me. I noted that he was still the same guy and I have gradually changed. Then Senate Bill 5 in Ohio came along. The republicans tried to destroy my union. Then I fell in love with a woman who I considered to be a pie in the sky left wing lunatic. She has changed some of my views and I have changed some of her views. She understands now that peace and love doesn't work on everybody and that there are truly evil people. I moved quite a bit in her direction. It has been good for me.

[maddezmom]

98. Welcome to DU

Now I am curious if your gf will own up to you.

[In_The_Wind]

102. That'll be interesting.

[MrScorpio]

86. What is your analysis of why community policing has broken down so much in America?

Too many departments are behaving like occupying armies today, treating civilians as if they're potential enemy combatants, rather than law enforcement organizations that serve and protect the community?

Why have this gotten out of hand so much recently?

[irisblue]

96. why are so many LEOs bald?

is there a very high percentage of bald men in law enforcement or is there another reason for the male chrome dome look. (not all heads look good shaved)

[loli phabay]

97. its issued at the academy, then there are classes yearly

Its called kojackulation. Hope this clears it up for you.

[nolabear]

99. Don't you ever just want to have a good cry?

I have a sister who works 911 and a couple of officers in the near family. And I'm a therapist. And I STILL sometimes think "Aw, no. How can this happen?"

[TheDeputy]

100. Telling a wife her husband is dead.

Or the other way around, and seeing the kids in the next room. That does it for me, every time.

[petronius]

107. OK, when the speed limit is 70 mph, and I'm driving 80 mph, and the officer says

"I clocked you at 90 but I'm going to cut you some slack and write it for 80" does he seriously think that I don't know exactly how fast I was going, and that I see right through his transparent attempt to make me think he's a nice fellow?

[TheDeputy]

108. You got me!

No clue on that.

[petronius]

128. Hmm, so the 'round-up-before-rounding-down' gambit isn't a common PR strategy

taught at the academy?

Maybe this guy just liked to be liked (and he actually was fairly pleasant, except for the whole citation-book thing)...

[Earth_First]

109. Why are so many cops so angry all the time?

Serious question.

[TheDeputy]

112. I am happy as hell.

State troopers are inherently angry.

[Earth_First]

117. Right on! I'm happy for you!

Nothing beats enjoying what you do for a living.

However you do raise a good point on State Police seeming the most miserable of all.

I mean, it's a chosen career, and at the State law enforcement level, a position that an individual attainted through much hard work and devotion to enter those ranks.

So why be so miserable? Or is it simply a 'game face' thing? Which might I add, if such is the case, is unfortunate.

Thanks!

[TheDeputy]

120. Ohio State Troopers

Are traffic cops only. Have very little jurisdiction otherwise. If all I did was wrote tickets, I'd be pissed too.

[steve2470]

110. When interacting with a law enforcement officer, what behaviors or words or phrases to avoid ?

I know the obvious ones.

[TheDeputy]

113. Just behave normally

The cops goal is to get it over with so he can respond to the next call.

Be forthright, honest, and don't use weasel words. Describe what you saw.

[yuiyoshida]

111. Ever seen a UFO?

if so, details!

[TheDeputy]

118. An UnFunny Officer

My jokes usually fall flat.

[yuiyoshida]

119. :D

Not too flat!

I thought I would ask because when I was a kid, and my dad was driving us home from the drive in theatre one dark night, he pulled over to the side of the road to show us something up in the sky. It flashed many colors of lights as it streaked across the sky and at one point appeared to reverse direction. The next day it was reported in the news paper, seen over three different states. Witnesses said it wasn't a meteor because of the way it had changed directions so quickly. The story disappeared the next day and was more or less forgotten..

[TheDeputy]

121. Seriously. I know what it was.

[MiddleFingerMom]

115. How many times have you been "reminded", "I PAY YOUR SALARY, YOU KNOW!!!"?

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who was obviously drunk outside a bar and she got into an argument with two
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surprised they simply eased her away from the bar and got her to walk home.
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THICK skin, indeed!!! I wanted to arrest her!!!
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[TheDeputy]

116. Hilariously

Hilariously, the people who usually say that stuff are on government assistance. Once, I gave the person a penny an said "ok. Here is your refund. You can keep the change."

[Incitatus]

125. How can you tell they are on government assistance? nt

[TheDeputy]

126. Easy. EBT cards in wallets.

Or living in government housing.

[kalisto2010]

124. Deputy!

If someone told you that someone was grabbing your their head and bashing it into the concrete during the rain, and they were bald headed, would you believe him? Or would you ask him, how is that possible if there's no fingernail scratches on your head or DNA under the fingernails of the deceased?

[TheDeputy]

127. I'm an investigator.

I would look at all the evidence.

DNA wouldn't be a factor. It is frequent that there is no DNA under nails, especially on males.

I won't get into the specifics of the GZ/TM case. I would be happy to answer general questions about court, standards of proof, what not guilty REALLY means, etc.

[kalisto2010]

129. DNA is all they had on OJ though?

So does the Police pick and choose what evidence is important in any given investigation? Shouldn't the physical evidence back up the crime scene? If someone pummeled me to the brink of death, I think DNA should be the first thing you should look at. I would always give the deceased the benefit of the doubt.

[TheDeputy]

130. Absolutely the wrong way to do it.

Our system of justice always gives the ACCUSED the benefit of the doubt.

DNA is usually used to prove that a person was at the scene. In the proposed scenario, we already know both parties were there, and in a fight. Therefore DNA wouldn't be very important.

As far as OJ. I don't remember the case too much, but if he denied being there, but his DNA was there, it could be used to show that he was there.

Oh, and yes. The police and prosecutors do choose what evidence is important for that case. Real life is nothing like CSI.

[frogmarch]

131. Do you like watching TV crime shows

such as The New Detectives and Forensic Files?

I wish LE in my town would so they could pick up some crime-solving pointers.

[TheDeputy]

132. A guilty pleasure.

They are not true to life. All the boring shit gets left out.

[HipChick]

134. I once told a LEO that he had a nice butt..

He did, he looked like he worked out...he ended up giving me a warning,instead of a ticket but is it wrong to give compliments?

[TheDeputy]

142. I have a nice butt.

Here is the way I do things. I take the level of action that I think I need to in order for you to voluntarily comply with the traffic laws.

If I think a warning does it. Then you get a warning. If I think a citation will do it, then you get that. If you are an asshole then I will write every violation I can on you.

[HipChick]

133. So when you see me two cars speeding down the road....

and its either the choice between me driving the black BMW and a Prius....and the Prius overtook me, why is it you always stop me?

[Initech]

135. What would you say is the most realistic crime show on TV?

My brother is an ER resident and he says the most realistic shows to his profession are Scrubs and House.

[TheDeputy]

137. Reno 911

Police work is absurd. We see lots of funny shit. Maybe Super Troopers

[Initech]

138. "He's already pulled over! He can't pull over any further!!"

[REP]

139. "You are freaking out. Man."

[Initech]

140. "YOU BOYS LIKE MEX-I-CO???? WOOOO!!!"

[REP]

141. "Am I drinking milk from a saucer?"

[Initech]

143. "Hey Farva! What's the name of that restaurant you like with all the goofy shit on the walls?"

"You mean Shenanigans?"
"OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH!!!"

[REP]

144. "Enhance"