Stupid law enforcement rules USA
May 25th 2009, 2:51 pm
#61
@matthewb76
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: Missouri
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Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA
So, on to the main point of the thread. All the cops around here are out with their laser guns because they need the tax dollars. With so many unemployed, foreclosures and people out of work, the local government is running out of money! Expect more of this until the economy recovers - i.e. a long time!
enforcing the law is not the same as indirect revenue raising.
May 25th 2009, 2:57 pm
#62
Banned
Joined: May 2009
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Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA
Remember we are all guests here. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" and if you don't like it there are nonstop flights leaving from here to the U.K. every hour on the hour.
May 25th 2009, 2:57 pm
#63
American Expat
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Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA
I doubt the decision to increase revenue with increased citations is made by the rank and file. That type of systemic behavior must come down from the brass and the politicians.
The cops are likely just along for the ride.
The cops are likely just along for the ride.
May 25th 2009, 2:59 pm
#64
@matthewb76
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: Missouri
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Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA
I on the other hand am a taxpayer.
you need more assimilation
May 25th 2009, 3:28 pm
#66
Joined: May 2008
Location: DFW
Posts: 987
Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA
How is it that some people feel so detached from their community/city/state/country. That 'source of revenue' is going to the very community/city/state/country in which you live! If you don't like how it is used then you have the right to vote for change. If you don't wish to contribute then don't break the law. The fines are in place as a deterrent. We are not talking about laws that we were not informed about, we all know them.
It amazes me that people are infuriated they are ticketed for going 65 in a 55. You rolled the dice by speeding and hoped it wasn't enough to get you a ticket, but nevertheless it was speeding. The fact that you got caught was a chance you took, the police didn't tamper with your speedometer or slip lead weights in to your footwear while you were sleeping.
In the small city (pop. 2000) in which I live we have a small 2 man police force. At a recent city meeting the chief of police was asked about the value for money the police force provided, and the need for a new court software application to streamline the handling of citations. When pressed on "how many citations do you issue" the chief replied "enough" - meaning he issued tickets when warranted. If he never issued a single ticket then he was doing his job - the deterrent was working. 'Revenue' cannot be increased by the police, it is driven by those who break the law.
It amazes me that people are infuriated they are ticketed for going 65 in a 55. You rolled the dice by speeding and hoped it wasn't enough to get you a ticket, but nevertheless it was speeding. The fact that you got caught was a chance you took, the police didn't tamper with your speedometer or slip lead weights in to your footwear while you were sleeping.
In the small city (pop. 2000) in which I live we have a small 2 man police force. At a recent city meeting the chief of police was asked about the value for money the police force provided, and the need for a new court software application to streamline the handling of citations. When pressed on "how many citations do you issue" the chief replied "enough" - meaning he issued tickets when warranted. If he never issued a single ticket then he was doing his job - the deterrent was working. 'Revenue' cannot be increased by the police, it is driven by those who break the law.
May 25th 2009, 3:32 pm
#67
Queen of my house
Joined: Aug 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 5,043
Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA
How is it that some people feel so detached from their community/city/state/country. That 'source of revenue' is going to the very community/city/state/country in which you live! If you don't like how it is used then you have the right to vote for change. If you don't wish to contribute then don't break the law. The fines are in place as a deterrent. We are not talking about laws that we were not informed about, we all know them.
It amazes me that people are infuriated they are ticketed for going 65 in a 55. You rolled the dice by speeding and hoped it wasn't enough to get you a ticket, but nevertheless it was speeding. The fact that you got caught was a chance you took, the police didn't tamper with your speedometer or slip lead weights in to your footwear while you were sleeping.
In the small city (pop. 2000) in which I live we have a small 2 man police force. At a recent city meeting the chief of police was asked about the value for money the police force provided, and the need for a new court software application to streamline the handling of citations. When pressed on "how many citations do you issue" the chief replied "enough" - meaning he issued tickets when warranted. If he never issued a single ticket then he was doing his job - the deterrent was working. 'Revenue' cannot be increased by the police, it is driven by those who break the law.
It amazes me that people are infuriated they are ticketed for going 65 in a 55. You rolled the dice by speeding and hoped it wasn't enough to get you a ticket, but nevertheless it was speeding. The fact that you got caught was a chance you took, the police didn't tamper with your speedometer or slip lead weights in to your footwear while you were sleeping.
In the small city (pop. 2000) in which I live we have a small 2 man police force. At a recent city meeting the chief of police was asked about the value for money the police force provided, and the need for a new court software application to streamline the handling of citations. When pressed on "how many citations do you issue" the chief replied "enough" - meaning he issued tickets when warranted. If he never issued a single ticket then he was doing his job - the deterrent was working. 'Revenue' cannot be increased by the police, it is driven by those who break the law.
May 25th 2009, 3:47 pm
#68
A lion in your lap
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: Sparta NJ
Posts: 7,605
Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA
How is it that some people feel so detached from their community/city/state/country. That 'source of revenue' is going to the very community/city/state/country in which you live! If you don't like how it is used then you have the right to vote for change. If you don't wish to contribute then don't break the law. The fines are in place as a deterrent. We are not talking about laws that we were not informed about, we all know them.
It amazes me that people are infuriated they are ticketed for going 65 in a 55. You rolled the dice by speeding and hoped it wasn't enough to get you a ticket, but nevertheless it was speeding. The fact that you got caught was a chance you took, the police didn't tamper with your speedometer or slip lead weights in to your footwear while you were sleeping.
In the small city (pop. 2000) in which I live we have a small 2 man police force. At a recent city meeting the chief of police was asked about the value for money the police force provided, and the need for a new court software application to streamline the handling of citations. When pressed on "how many citations do you issue" the chief replied "enough" - meaning he issued tickets when warranted. If he never issued a single ticket then he was doing his job - the deterrent was working. 'Revenue' cannot be increased by the police, it is driven by those who break the law.
It amazes me that people are infuriated they are ticketed for going 65 in a 55. You rolled the dice by speeding and hoped it wasn't enough to get you a ticket, but nevertheless it was speeding. The fact that you got caught was a chance you took, the police didn't tamper with your speedometer or slip lead weights in to your footwear while you were sleeping.
In the small city (pop. 2000) in which I live we have a small 2 man police force. At a recent city meeting the chief of police was asked about the value for money the police force provided, and the need for a new court software application to streamline the handling of citations. When pressed on "how many citations do you issue" the chief replied "enough" - meaning he issued tickets when warranted. If he never issued a single ticket then he was doing his job - the deterrent was working. 'Revenue' cannot be increased by the police, it is driven by those who break the law.
May 25th 2009, 4:18 pm
#70
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Location: DFW, TX
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Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA
I think cops let way more traffic violations slide than they actually ticket. I've seen cops doing radar/laser traps in 60/65 zones let hundreds of cars go by doing 75-85, people weaving in and out of traffic on the highway dangerously, people going through red lights, making right turns on red when there is a big sign prohibiting it and not stopping at stop signs among many others.
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May 25th 2009, 4:22 pm
#72
American Expat
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Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA
I've seen computers mounted in some police cars. I suspect they use them to run license plates, record checks and/or GPS mapping.
May 25th 2009, 4:24 pm
#74
Thinking about it
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Mid-West
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Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA
Potentially typing, driving and holding a conversation over the radio doesn't sound too safe to me.
May 25th 2009, 4:31 pm
#75
American Expat
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,598
Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA
Considering how many miles they must be driving, and how I've never seen a smashed cop car at the side of the road, I'd suspect that overall they are behaving in a safe manner.