Now it is the Forum Police jumping out and stopping us

[HOON69]

Originally Posted by XA-Coupe

I am capable of good as well as evil :

AS AM I
:evil_laug :dr_Evil:

[David See]

Originally Posted by XA-Coupe

If you did some research you would know that I am not... but was. I left the force because of the force but I also am one of the few on this forum that has a clue about what they do and don't do. I had the pleasure of working with some of the biggest tools on this planet and some of the hardest working bravest people I have ever met.
I also know the reality of the job. You, and 99% of others obviously don't. I can say with all honesty I have been there and done that, now ante up with your police related experience.
I am ( one of the ) custodian of all this forum. What you feel may be okay may not be okay in the big picture. It's sad you can't see that but I am not going to lose any sleep.

Ha ha! Me either.

And I certainly wasn't going to waste any more energy "doing some research" I felt a straight-up question would suffice.

My experience with police has spanned some 20 years where I have worked along side them in another profession altogether. I have gained a pretty good idea of what they go though and at the same time I remain confused as to why some of them find the need to be complete bastards. They are, after all, working for us.

That said, it is a tough job and perhaps they are handling it the best they know how and therefore the arrogance. I have a very healthy respect for the ones that act as human beings as well as enforcing the law.

For what it is worth, the car in your picture gave it away...

Anyway, getting mighty off track again...

[XA-Coupe]

Originally Posted by David See

Ha ha! Me either.

And I certainly wasn't going to waste any more energy "doing some research" I felt a straight-up question would suffice.

My experience with police has spanned some 20 years where I have worked along side them in another profession altogether. I have gained a pretty good idea of what they go though and at the same time I remain confused as to why some of them find the need to be complete bastards. They are, after all,
working for us.

Some of them are bastards and an embarrassment but they are the extreme minority but just as unfortunately, they are the ones we remember.

Originally Posted by david see

That said, it is a tough job and perhaps they are handling it the best they know how and therefore the arrogance. I have a very healthy respect for the ones that act as human beings as well as enforcing the law.

I thought I knew what I was getting into when I got into the job, with a brother and brother in law in already I had drained them of all the infomration. I was still woefully unprepared and I would guess that no one could be prepared for what you see and do in the job. Traffic is such a minor point for the majority of the force despite of what people here seem to think.

Originally Posted by david see

For what it is worth, the car in your picture gave it away...

Anyway, getting mighty off track again...

Staying off track a moment.. how does the XA give it away ?? I am far from the sharperst pencil in the box but I don't get it.

[Redrum]

Originally Posted by David See

My experience with police has spanned some 20 years where I have worked along side them in another profession altogether. I have gained a pretty good idea of what they go though and at the same time I remain confused as to why some of them find the need to be complete bastards. They are, after all, working for us.

I like to believe there is good and bad in all. The police have the issue of proving this as they generally don't pull people over, or deal with people to do something nice.

[David See]

Originally Posted by XA-Coupe

Some of them are bastards and an embarrassment but they are the extreme minority but just as unfortunately, they are the ones we remember.



I thought I knew what I was getting into when I got into the job, with a brother and brother in law in already I had drained them of all the infomration. I was still woefully unprepared and I would guess that no one could be prepared for what you see and do in the job. Traffic is such a minor point for the majority of the force despite of what people here seem to think.




Staying off track a moment.. how does the XA give it away ?? I am far from the sharperst pencil in the box but I don't get it.

It just looks like a car a policeman would own as his pride and joy. Don't know why. Maybe I know of a few with similar models.

Anyway, all the best. I didn't mean to ruffle any feathers.

[David See]

I wanted to add that I do realise that a Policeman's/woman's job regularly brings them into contact with the crap of society. Perhaps this is why some of them treat everyone, regardless of character, with the same contempt.

I would not like their job but am thankful someone is doing it. Personally, I think more should be done to lift the morale amongst the force. Give them more power. Maybe that will get them the respect they need.

[SpoolMan]

Originally Posted by David See

It just looks like a car a policeman would own as his pride and joy. Don't know why. Maybe I know of a few with similar models.

Anyway, all the best. I didn't mean to ruffle any feathers.

David ask him where the new engine is... but ask his wife.. :

[XA-Coupe]

Originally Posted by SpoolMan

David ask him where the new engine is... but ask his wife.. :

Stay on topic, I am trying to look all authorative and in control dammit :ticking:

[David See]

Ha ha - NO chance! :-)

[merlin]

Originally Posted by XA-Coupe

If you did some research you would know that I am not... but was. I left the force because of the force but I also am one of the few on this forum that has a clue about what they do and don't do. I had the pleasure of working with some of the biggest tools on this planet and some of the hardest working bravest people I have ever met.
I also know the reality of the job. You, and 99% of others obviously don't. I can say with all honesty I have been there and done that, now ante up with your police related experience.
.

XA-Coupe as someone who has been there and done it (and no doubt has inside knowledge) I would be genuinly interested to hear you opinion on this matter.

[XA-Coupe]

Originally Posted by merlin

XA-Coupe as someone who has been there and done it (and no doubt has inside knowledge) I would be genuinly interested to hear you opinion on this matter.

First of all, I have to say policing is a very dangerous job. There are ways to reduce the risk but the job itself is to place yourself into risky and or volatile situations. No amount of wishful thinking about work cover will ever make it totally safe.
In relation to this circumstance, no one's life is worth a ticket. I haven't seen a picture of the scene so I can't really comment much more.
I have virtually no regard for anyone else's driving as I have seen some spectacular F ups by people going past accident scenes because they rubber neck. Perhaps the guy that hit the car that hit the policeman was mesmerised by the goings on and wasn't paying attention .. perhaps the manner in which the original driver was pulled over was stupid and dangerous. It could be either. The media is untrustworthy and will say anything to be first with the news and the truth is a fluid concept.
Believe me when I say the coroner will go over the whole situation with a microscope and even though I have zero faith in the court system, I do know it will make NSW police command squirm and squirm they should. Police commands tend to ruin what is a tough but sometimes rewarding job.
Add to all that, complacent cops that are used to working in amongst high speed traffic and need a tragic reminder to take more care.
I think I have had a go at everyone that needs it :

[frenzal]

im not "police bashing", but i did laugh when i saw a highway patrol car sitting in the position in question yesterday afternoon. He was only sitting in his car though.

i caught the end of the news on the radio this afternoon and thought i heard them say that all police radars are now banned from freeways, and no more rbt's on roads with a speed limit higher than 80.

Did i hear that correctly? anyone know?

[HOON69]

Originally Posted by David See

, I think more should be done to lift the morale amongst the force. Give them more power. Maybe that will get them the respect they need.

then ppl will be crying police brutality,or even worst we'll have a world that acts similar to that movie
ummm watsyitcalled JUDGE DREAD yeah thats it judge jury and executioner

on topic

Stay on topic, I am trying to look all authorative and in control dammit

: : :

[new2ford]

Originally Posted by frenzal

i caught the end of the news on the radio this afternoon and thought i heard them say that all police radars are now banned from freeways, and no more rbt's on roads with a speed limit higher than 80.

Did i hear that correctly? anyone know?

Yes you did, and the action is not unlike the suggestions made on this forum:
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599...1-1242,00.html

[Firefox7]

Originally Posted by XA-Coupe

First of all, I have to say policing is a very dangerous job.

Not wrong there jeff. Believe me...I know exactly what your saying. Been down that path several times.


Cheers

[XA-Coupe]

Originally Posted by new2ford

Yes you did, and the action is not unlike the suggestions made on this forum:
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599...1-1242,00.html

Damn, I was wrong, police command and the pollies were all the guests looking at our forum desperate for ideas on what to do : py:

[wulos]

Originally Posted by XA-Coupe

Damn, I was wrong, police command and the pollies were all the guests looking at our forum desperate for ideas on what to do : py:

hmmm - I wonder what OTHER suggestions we can come up with then...
*please read the healthy dose of sarcasm underlining this post*

[Redrum]

I think for the safety of officers perhaps all road side intercepts should now be banned. Whether a car hits you at 100kmph or 80kmph isn't much difference and I find it comical the suggestion to conduct road side intercepts from a police vehicle. For one, if the police vehicle were to be hit by another vehicle doing 100kmph they would still probably be killed. Also all emergency lanes will have to be widened to allow two vehicles to be side by side. I wonder what magical band aid fix those in force command will come up with next.

Remember safety first : : : : : : :

[XA-Coupe]

Originally Posted by Redrum

I think for the safety of officers perhaps all road side intercepts should now be banned. Whether a car hits you at 100kmph or 80kmph isn't much difference and I find it comical the suggestion to conduct road side intercepts from a police vehicle. For one, if the police vehicle were to be hit by another vehicle doing 100kmph they would still probably be killed. Also all emergency lanes will have to be widened to allow two vehicles to be side by side. I wonder what magical band aid fix those in force command will come up with next.

Remember safety first : : : : : : :

You have been in long enough to realise that they are completely reactionary. The only way to get around that fact is to get out.. the unfortunate reality.

[Redrum]

Originally Posted by XA-Coupe

You have been in long enough to realise that they are completely reactionary. The only way to get around that fact is to get out.. the unfortunate reality.

My response was given with tongue in cheek. I do still enjoy what I do and also beggers cannot be choosers.........

[XA-Coupe]

Originally Posted by Redrum

My response was given with tongue in cheek. I do still enjoy what I do and also beggers cannot be choosers.........

lol, they haven't hung you out to dry yet apparently :newangel:

[Redrum]

Originally Posted by XA-Coupe

lol, they haven't hung you out to dry yet apparently :newangel:

Perhaps I am just too dumb to realise it : :