How can you tell when you run into a good or a bad cop?
611337
If the Psychologist and the results from the MMPI cannot always find this out how do you think anyone else can. There are bad lemons in every bunch it doesn't matter what line of work that they are in!
1065519
It depends on what you were doing when you got pulled over.  If you were doing something really stupid then handed the cop a card, he will probably take it from you.  For ordinary traffic stops, they usually don't mind use of the card and will give you a break.  The card is supposed to be given to people who a law enforcement officer believes are good drivers.  The card acts to give a little forgiveness to an otherwise good driver when he or she makes a minor mistake.  Of course, that's not how they are handed out.  \n\nThe FOP is only one organization that provides cards.  Sometimes, if you are stopped in a jurisdiction in which the cops don't belong to the FOP they will take the card and give you a ticket for any offense.
841113
ask the local police they maybe able to tellyou.
857907
Sometime police wait until the registration information comes back from the dispatcher (we don't have computers in our cars here and have to get the dispatcher to check). Sometimes the computer is very slow and it takes a while.  The police officer may have been waiting for a safe well lit area to stop you in or may have suspected you of drunk driving and was observing your driving to see how you were doing.  He could also have been waiting for backup to get closer.  We usually don't stop vehicle unless we notify the dispatcher first, if there is lots of officers on the radio, you have to wait for airtime.  Lots of reason for not stopping you immediately.  If the officer did not lose sight of your vehicle you are out of luck.  Take it to court and see what happens.
556142
I personally dont know anything about police misconduct, except that they can be pricks just like ne1 can when weve had a bad day.....but I did a little surfin for ya....heres a few sites to help u get started....kelly
28977
Ask the officers what type of proof they are looking for.
341033
Just continue watching, you will find yourself more concerned or excited about certain drivers.  Eventually you will have picked a favorite driver without even knowing it.  You will watch how they drive and speak to the public therefore forming your own opinions on each driver.  Not only finding the driver(s) that you really like, but the drivers who you could see falling a few laps back and snickering about it.
15985
Most people look at the fire fighters as heros...Most people look see police as a threat even if they are not doing any thing wrong.
384985
Brave helper....Most police I no are awesome, I have respect for the police, they make sure all the criminals are off the streets and they keep us safe, who wouldn't want that?...there are a few that can be rude and grouchy but I just say a prayer for them and move on and be polite...God bless
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Alert the local media, you can bet if they start to investigate why the cops aren't doing anything, it will light a fire under law enforcement butts.  Just make sure you are discreet and not letting your name get out there, you don't want to become a target of these scummy, scary people.
483217
call the sheriffs office and they can tell you what you are looking for
823467
first go to the local pd and find out their position,  planing dept to find out their position, and then if you aren't discouraged, start currying favor with the council. you will get a lot of nimby knee jerk reactions.\n\nfrom these 3 entities, you'll get a pretty good idea how to proceed.
462176
your local police dept should be able to tell you the best course of action
202905
What are you waiting for. Go to police
940076
Your right, there not all the same. But the ones that have been total jerks, and have taken advantage of their position-have given Police Officers a bad name. The ones who beat up people while they are arresting someone, the ones who get off using their tazers more than once on someone, the ones who treat people inhuman while you are jailed-I could go on and on. I have talked to people, and heard the most ugliest stories-It's a CONTROL factor for some humans using their job to hide behind! BUT, God Bless the good Officers!  They put their best foot forward, and their life may be in constant danger protecting us. They are Angels sent from Heaven!
917487
a cop can pull you over for anything... they can say your left back tire looks like it has less air than the others... but to search it, they can only do if your kids gives them permission or they have a warrant
784500
I used to get pulled over all the time. I couldn't walk a mile without getting searched when I was young. I grew up poor, grew my hair long. So the cops assumed that was enough of a reason. Or I'd be in  a high crime neighborhood. Didn't matter that I LIVED there. Just that they stopped folks in that neighborhood. Also been in roadblocks where my car got extra special searching just for looking poor.