Totally appropriate situations for dialing 911

[bhodi]

Jesus Broughden. That's pretty horrible and I really don't understand how you can condone it much less thrive in that sort of environment.

[Mrbloodworth]

Crazy Lady calls 911 because McDonalds dont have no nuggets

[Merusk]

You fail not only this thread, but the entire internet, Mr. B.

[NowhereMan]

I think I hate him a little...

[Hindenburg]

Jesus Broughden. That's pretty horrible and I really don't understand how you can condone it much less thrive in that sort of environment.

Hey, were it not for batshit people like that, I'd have much less work.

[schild]

You fail not only this thread, but the entire internet, Mr. B.

Why? He posted a link to the audio clip, was that posted before?

I did not notice it was at the bottom of the first link. Ok, that's funny.

[Lantyssa]

Jesus Broughden. That's pretty horrible and I really don't understand how you can condone it much less thrive in that sort of environment.

He did quit.

[Nerf]

Terry stops are illegal searches now? When did the supreme court change their mind?

[Selby]

Jesus Broughden. That's pretty horrible and I really don't understand how you can condone it much less thrive in that sort of environment.

Well, he did quit and he *is* just saying that's how it works, not necessarily how he operated.  Granted the system does suck, but I believe every little bit of his tales because I know some retired officers and prison guards who have told me some interesting stories of "the way things are" in government institutions.  And having worked for a major university for the state, I know how people are all over not wanting to do their paperwork and how percentages are tracked independent of actual numbers.

[lamaros]

I think I hate him a little...

He quit and has said a number of times that his disliked much of it. So credit, even if it's only partial, where it's due.

[Broughden]

Jesus Broughden. That's pretty horrible and I really don't understand how you can condone it much less thrive in that sort of environment.

Well, he did quit and he *is* just saying that's how it works, not necessarily how he operated.  Granted the system does suck, but I believe every little bit of his tales because I know some retired officers and prison guards who have told me some interesting stories of "the way things are" in government institutions.  And having worked for a major university for the state, I know how people are all over not wanting to do their paperwork and how percentages are tracked independent of actual numbers.

Yep after 3 years I quit. For a multitude of reasons but the hypocrisy of the whole thing was a big part of it. After seeing my whole belief in the fairness and general "goodness" of the US government ripped painfully from me after Iraq, I didnt need to go through more of it.

Hell I pissed of the precinct admin lieutenant one time because she got in an argument with me over how much overtime I had accumulated one day at work. I won the argument because as I learned in the army, document everything! So she gets me assigned to a footpost on an overpass over a highway, during a blizzard. So there I am nearly comatose with cold and no hearing left due to the roar of traffic. Only way I could come in to the station was to arrest someone for something...anything.
I never did. I stood that post for two weeks like a hard headed mule rather than trump up charges on someone everyday to get back in to the warm station house.

Hell one night me and another rookie were walking a beat. It was our last day of the work week. He wanted to get an arrest so he could get some overtime. He simply walked over to a drunk guy, neighborhood drunk he was ALWAYS drunk, and quietly leaned down and told the guy he was going to fuck him up. So of course the drunk guy not realizing he is being set up, stands up and starts trying to clock the rookie. Boom! Disorderly Conduct and attempted assault of a police officer. 8 hours overtime to process the arrest.

The day after I quit I did an in depth interview with Alison Gendar (or Gender) the Crime Desk Editor, for the NY Daily News. Couple of months later did a follow up interview for more info. The story of the abuses I described and the problems in the system....has never made the paper. The city would "shut off her access" if she printed what I gave her.

HERE IS A BIG TIP TO ASPIRING DOCUMENTARY MAKERS:
You want to become famous? Wire up a couple of young black male actors and put them on street corners in the "Impact" areas of NYC. Film their interactions with the rookie officers serving in these Impact areas. Edit film. Release film. Make money hats and accept Oscar.

[Mrbloodworth]

You fail not only this thread, but the entire internet, Mr. B.

What? yes the original article had the audio clips linked, but this was a video with all 3, and some rather funny imagery. MY FUCKING BAD!

 

Tough room...

[Lakov_Sanite]

Bloodworth, that is in an ongoing thread posted at:

http://forums.f13.net/index.php?topic=16332.msg604227#msg604227

[Nevermore]

[Hindenburg]

That is so right.

[NowhereMan]

That's good parenting!

[Lantyssa]

Parenting nothing.  Their 911 service is apparently run by the mafia.

[Nevermore]

Parenting nothing.  Their 911 service is apparently run by the mafia in Texas.

[Lantyssa]

If the roomie ever annoys me at least I know who to dial!

[Morat20]

Hell one night me and another rookie were walking a beat. It was our last day of the work week. He wanted to get an arrest so he could get some overtime. He simply walked over to a drunk guy, neighborhood drunk he was ALWAYS drunk, and quietly leaned down and told the guy he was going to fuck him up. So of course the drunk guy not realizing he is being set up, stands up and starts trying to clock the rookie. Boom! Disorderly Conduct and attempted assault of a police officer. 8 hours overtime to process the arrest.

I wonder how common that is in smaller municipalities. It's certainly explain some clownshoes shit SOME of the local cops pull.

I'm surprised some of them still have a job -- when your local (elected) judge, who isn't the sharpest crayon in the box to begin with -- routinely dismisses a whole slew of charges if a certain officer is involved, you've got to wonder who he's blackmailing to keep his badge.

[NowhereMan]

He probably makes really good coffee.

[Sheepherder]

When they're bored the local cops used to have gunfights in the police station with tasers, until the force upgraded to devices with a chaff dispenser to mark where it was fired.  My dad (a firefighter, the stations are right next to each other) once debated the efficacy of pepper spray with a cop there over doughnuts and coffee, conclusion: you can in fact beat the living shit out of a cop that's sprayed you.  I really wouldn't put much past them.

[Triforcer]

Not to be outdone, a Texas woman takes the crown from McDonald's lady-

http://www.newsweek.com/id/192951

[Abagadro]

Not to be outdone, a Texas woman takes the crown from McDonald's lady-

http://www.newsweek.com/id/192951

A photo of the caller:

[Margalis]

Ha ha ha well played.

Life imitates art.