so this just happened with the Gilbert Police..

[alaskacamaro]

Originally Posted by oustaz

I think it is still an abuse of power to make people roll their window because you know they will since you are a law enforcement officer even if you are saying something nice...

As opposed to what? Turning on the lights and making a stop just to give you a compliment? Is any "normal" person on a power trip too if they do the same action to say you have a nice ride?

[oustaz]

Originally Posted by alaskacamaro

As opposed to what? Turning on the lights and making a stop just to give you a compliment? Is any "normal" person on a power trip too if they do the same action to say you have a nice ride?

Seriously if someone driving next to you (not leo) tells you to roll your window, would you do it? I wouldn't and I bet 85% of people wouldn't... so there is still use of influence

[alaskacamaro]

Originally Posted by oustaz

Seriously if someone driving next to you (not leo) tells you to roll your window, would you do it? I wouldn't and I bet 85% of people wouldn't... so there is still use of influence

Actually I do. You can tell pretty quickly when someone just wants to ask a question about your car or give a compliment. Had it happen twice today.

[Blue-J]

Originally Posted by alaskacamaro

Actually I do. You can tell pretty quickly when someone just wants to ask a question about your car or give a compliment. Had it happen twice today.

I ask others to roll their windows down too often. I normally inform them a break light is out - to their third light is only working.

[hazzard623]

I live in Phoenix and cop never pulls me over. Must be Veteran plates.. Think I need darker tint up front for my black 2ss camaro

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by oustaz

I think it is still an abuse of power to make people roll their window because you know they will since you are a law enforcement officer even if you are saying something nice...

Oh, please stop.

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by oustaz

Seriously if someone driving next to you (not leo) tells you to roll your window, would you do it? I wouldn't and I bet 85% of people wouldn't...

I would. He may want to tell me my muffler's about to fall off or my tires about to blow, tail light out, etc.

Generally speaking, the world is NOT out to get you.

[two_wheel_mayhem]

Originally Posted by oustaz

I think it is still an abuse of power to make people roll their window because you know they will since you are a law enforcement officer even if you are saying something nice...

It's nothing any different than the citizens in their cars doing the same thing to you, which they occasionally do.

I don't like cops abusing their power either, but what are you gonna do? I've tried all different methods of dealing with cops in my life. I have found what works best is to do what it takes to get them outta your life ASAP.

[Sapper12b]

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Cops are people too! I'm pretty sure if they didn't have to deal with dumbass drivers so often... most of them would be pretty nice folks, nearly all of the time.

amén brother !

[jdsblueray2013]

I call BS on this story, LOL!! No all kidding aside, very cool, at least they didn't hassle you.

[RubberChicken]

Originally Posted by oustaz

I think it is still an abuse of power to make people roll their window because you know they will since you are a law enforcement officer even if you are saying something nice...

There's the "damned if they do, damned if they don't" attitude, folks... This attitude is what makes America a sh**tier place.

[JTruck]

Happen to get their names?... One of our lieutenants has a 2012 Camaro that's orange, dispatcher has a 2012 black camaro and I have mine of course. I think there is only one mustang that I have seen in the department, lots of jeeps, trucks, cruzes etc..

Gilbert is a quiet place, ranked number one for lowest crime for its size in the nation. How that's obtained, some people don't like and really hate, but you don't see anyone complaining either about the low crime rates, so take your pick.

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by JTruck

Happen to get their names?... One of our lieutenants has a 2012 Camaro that's orange, dispatcher has a 2012 black camaro and I have mine of course. I think there is only one mustang that I have seen in the department, lots of jeeps, trucks, cruzes etc..

Gilbert is a quiet place, ranked number one for lowest crime for its size in the nation. How that's obtained, some people don't like and really hate, but you don't see anyone complaining either about the low crime rates, so take your pick.

Tough love! I applaud the Gilbert PD for keeping the town safe - it's what they're supposed to do. Thanks, man.

[Knockoutpie]

Originally Posted by Comrando

Passing an LEO who is traveling the legal limit is a bonehead move.

It's no wonder they wanted to speak with you.

It was 2 miles over the speed limit, it's not like I was going 10 over. They're people, if you're not doing anything wrong then you don't really pay attention to them.

From the awakening call I got from that last officer that pulled me over, I view officers as I view normal people driving.