THE UTTER FAILURE OF THE POLICE

[Klavdy]

That's not quite right either Randy.
It's suicide.
Nationally, twice as many cops commit suicide as are killed in the line of duty, according to a study by the National Association of Police Chiefs.

[Bob]

...  I think what saved me was all my riding gear and when he saw my gray hair when I removed my helmet.  Not all cops eat doughnuts and are bad.

Same experience my second time in Boone. Got caught being a bit spirited just before getting on the BRP. Trooper was very serious, but after seeing that I was an old fart and checking all of my paperwork, he gave me a written warning. Once he did that he was much friendlier and pointed out good motorcycle routes on my map.

The change in demeanor was striking; very Jekyll and Hyde.
Glad he finished as the nice guy.

[Pat Conlon]

Yep, I agree with Bob, age has a lot to do with it. They see our gray hair and safety gear and immediately profile us. I've gotten out of the last 3 stops without a ticket.....I am overdue.
My last ticket was with Marsh, Gazza and El Fugitiveto and even then the CHP was a nice, respectful, young man.
My oldest son was a cop. It was one of the happiest days of my life when Jason left the force. He's a Ironworker in Seattle now, a much more hazardous job but with less stress and PC bullshit to endure.

Fr Paddy

[mst3kguy]

I agree with John.  Last time I got pulled over, well the cop (unmarked) hit his lights and I pulled over, I shut down bike, pulled off my helmet and waited.  He came over and lectured me, but let me off with a warning too.

I did send the article to a friend who is a cop  and a motorcyclist.  His response is below.

Cheers,
Arnie

That was the biggest load of shit I've ever read.  Policing is dangerous and not all people are friendly, look what happened in Tamwrorth yesterday.  There is no conspiracy theory to intimidate the public and motorcycle riders by operational police.  I think I would know if there was, I'm out there on the highway everyday policing.  The bottom line is we treat as treated.  If I pull a bike over doing 115km/h I will routine check and breath test, have a chat and may depending on his attitude let him off with a warning.  I meet people like the bloke who wrote this article every day, they ride off with a ticket.  

Every motorbike rider breaks the law at times to survive and also have fun.  If we didn't motorcycle riding would be boring.  We all know the rules, if we pick the wrong moment and get caught that's life. The law is the law, we can all argue semantics but at the end of the day it is what it is like it or not.  

I arrested and armed offender two weekends ago who had just shot dead one person and tried to shoot another.  It was not a good place to be for me and my police partner.  I want machine guns, tazers, cannons and any other thing the government will give me so I can protect the community, myself and go home to my wife and kids.  We are de-powered, people don't talk to us because they are scared of us, they don't talk to us because they know we can't protect them.

Again I think I would know better than the dickhead who posted the article. Feel free to post this on the list less my name and e-mail details.

It would serve your acquaintance well to remember his sworn oath of service.

 I, (insert name)  , do swear that I will well and truly serve our Sovereign Lady the Queen as a police officer without favour or affection, malice or ill-will until I am legally discharged, that I will cause Her Majesty's peace to be kept and preserved, and that I will prevent to the best of my power all offences against that peace, and that while I continue to be a police officer I will to the best of my skill and knowledge discharge all my duties faithfully according to law. So help me God. (NSW Oath)

Policing is not at all statistically dangerous when compared to other occupations
The Cops would have you believe it is, but that is a complete and utter nonsense and they are perfectly aware of that fact.

For Australia:
Certain occupations are more dangerous than others. The average annual death rate per 100,000 people for the most hazardous occupations includes:

   Commercial pilots – 197 deaths
   Fishermen and fisherwomen – 117 deaths
   Forestry labourers – 116 deaths
   Drilling plant operators – 72 deaths
   Mining labourers – 66 deaths
   Ship's pilots and deck officers – 54 deaths
   Structural steel labourers – 43 deaths
   Truck drivers – 41 deaths
   Excavation and earthmoving machinery operators – 39 deaths


Work-related fatalities - Better Health Channel
The National Occupational Health and Safety Commission conducted studies into work related deaths in Australia. Around 16 per cent of deaths are work related, with men accounting for around 90 per cent of those killed.

...and statistics are for those who need to prove a point.

[Klavdy]

...and statistics are for those who need to prove a point.

And your point would be?





Oh, wait, I know, it's on the top of your head.

[dbelch]

WTF - Where's the little girl??!!!