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kopacko · 06-19-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sigma_1966

I am in Law Enforcement (Corrections)and can tell you what happened after his shift when he went out for a beer with his fellow coppers. The conversation went like this

Officer A: I was driving down _____ street and saw a guy in a new Camaro. I lit him up pulled him over and talked with him for awhile. Asked him a crap load of questions about the car he took the time to explain things about the car.

Officer B: Oh man I have yet to see a new camaro. Was it nice.

Officer A: Oh $%^& ya it was beautiful... it was (color) looked cooler in real life than in pictures. He was good guy let me take a look at the car everything. You will probably see him his name is _____ and he's a pretty decent guy.

You now have a bunch of different cops keeping an eye out for the Camaro because its a nice car. Expect you will probably get a few waves maybe even some questions from the other cops in your town.

In Canada cops have the power to pull you over just to see if you have a drivers license.

Is it right he used sirens to pull you over.. maybe not. Could he have pulled you over for another reason and turned it into a Nice car stop.. who knows.

Bottom line is you now have a cop who knows u and met u under good circumstances. That could translate into a break somewhere along the line. Also if you ever get into a problem and need a question answered he will remember you and will give you the time of day

Amen!

Speed 1 · 06-19-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

I've got no problem with someone wanting to check out the car. But PULLING SOMEONE OVER to do it is just plain wrong. They could easily pull up next to you and ask to pull over and 9 times out of 10 I'd oblige and share the awesomeness with them. But I'd rather not go through the process of crapping myself and getting pissed off (at myself) for getting pulled over and then have them say "oh you weren't doing anything wrong I just wanted to see your car". I don't live in a small town so it's not like knowing one beat cop would help anything. Besides, my dad already knows most of the "top" cops in the state (and yes, it came in handy once before). I just don't take kindly to abusing one's power.

So, it's ok for you to do it ? Bold letters above... mmmm

McGruff · 06-19-2009, 04:54 PM

The last time this topic was brought up an active member was banned for voicing his negative opinion on cops pulling over people to look at cars.

I suggest closing this topic as many members including a mod are cops who approve of this practice, and this topic will not welcome all opinions.

"prima"Donna · 06-19-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

I look at it this way:

Police officers are there to protect me and to maintain peace and a comfortable (...not worrying about snipers in the bushes...) lifestyle for us.

We do not pay them that much money.

They take an awful lot of BS from the public.

They are under incredible stress. (would YOU want to walk up to a car in the dark not knowing who or what is inside?)

Sooooo......a police officer loves my Camaro?

I'm only too happy to let him or her look at my Camaro --

Remember: What goes around, comes around.

Life would be better for everyone if we only remembered the "Golden Rule".....

Yes, Fbodfather, that is the way I have always tried to live my life...I try to always treat people the way I want them to treat me...I wish more people would treat each other with respect...

2SSJIM · 06-19-2009, 04:56 PM

I would care if I got pulled over so an officer can take a look at my car.... but it would be a bonus if it were a Famale officer that pulled me over...... frisk away!

GothamCamaro · 06-19-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by McGruff

The last time this topic was brought up an active member was banned for voicing his negative opinion on cops pulling over people to look at cars.

I suggest closing this topic as many members including a mod are cops who approve of this practice, and this topic will not welcome all opinions.

Umm that guy deserved to be banned, he was out of line.

Hemlawk · 06-19-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

Honestly, I think I would be pissed. It's an abuse of power. I'd probably be writing down his badge number and reporting his ass. What if you're late for something? What right does he have to do that? If he wants to look at your car he can follow you til you stop somewhere or pull up beside you and ask you to pull over like any other person.

Maybe this will change once I get my car...

I disagree. I understand if your late, but you could just tell him you need to go. We you get yours, you'll be happy to show it off

Rogue Leader · 06-19-2009, 05:01 PM

I would always pull over and be nice because

a) I know lots of cops
b) my best friends are cops
c) I'm a volunteer fireman so I work hand in hand with many of them
d) I refuse to install a front plate so I don't wanna piss them off so they write me for it LOL!

iwanttogofastNY · 06-19-2009, 05:01 PM

i think it is funny this one guy would be mad about the whole thing....life's too short man it also makes for a good story

wullger · 06-19-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GothamCamaro

Umm that guy deserved to be banned, he was out of line.

Ah that guy..I remember him

Told him how I REALLY felt.

UCF w00t · 06-19-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kopacko

Haven't we had enough of this soap box? The last thread about this got shut down cause of your douchebagginess.

It never hurts to make a friend...period!

I for one would not stop someone just to look at their car as I do not want that liability. I just hunt the thugs and arrest as many as I can.

Woa... I'm fairly certain I've never even discussed this topic before. You must be thinking of somebody else's douchebagginess.

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-19-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Timberline

I am sorry but I can't beleive you guys are getting pissed because he was pulled over so they can check out his car. Get over it and take it as a complement the police are people too.

kopacko · 06-19-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

Woa... I'm fairly certain I've never even discussed this topic before. You must be thinking of somebody else's douchebagginess.

Thats right...he is gone now.

mikenmar · 06-19-2009, 05:13 PM

It's illegal for a cop to pull you over just to check out your car.

Under the Fourth Amendment, the police cannot pull you over unless they have reasonable suspicion to believe you've violated the law.

"Community relations" isn't an excuse. They also can't do it just to check your driver's license and registration, unless they have a reason to think there's something wrong with them. If they don't have reasonable suspicion, they're violating your constitutional rights.

In my town, which is quite large, I'm not likely to be making a "friend" because I will never see them again.

Furthermore, there is an abundance of unsolved crime around here. Any cop who is wasting his (and my) time by pulling me over for no reason is doing a disservice to the community.

06-19-2009, 05:01 PM	#50
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06-19-2009, 04:54 PM	#45
McGruff Drives: 98 Saturn Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 211	The last time this topic was brought up an active member was banned for voicing his negative opinion on cops pulling over people to look at cars. I suggest closing this topic as many members including a mod are cops who approve of this practice, and this topic will not welcome all opinions.

06-19-2009, 04:56 PM	#47
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	I would care if I got pulled over so an officer can take a look at my car.... but it would be a bonus if it were a Famale officer that pulled me over...... frisk away!

06-19-2009, 05:13 PM	#56
mikenmar Drives: Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 232	It's illegal for a cop to pull you over just to check out your car. Under the Fourth Amendment, the police cannot pull you over unless they have reasonable suspicion to believe you've violated the law. "Community relations" isn't an excuse. They also can't do it just to check your driver's license and registration, unless they have a reason to think there's something wrong with them. If they don't have reasonable suspicion, they're violating your constitutional rights. In my town, which is quite large, I'm not likely to be making a "friend" because I will never see them again. Furthermore, there is an abundance of unsolved crime around here. Any cop who is wasting his (and my) time by pulling me over for no reason is doing a disservice to the community.