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Charles L. Cotton wrote:Indeed it does. I'll add this too. COPS are masters of the practical joke.Jusme wrote:Yep brings back a lot of memories.
Chas.
LabRat wrote:I would agree. Traffic stops cause an officer (likely alone) to encounter a completely unknown person, whose intent is also unknown, to determine if a summons will be issued. Those factors make traffic stops highly dangerous in my opinion. No telling who'll you come up against. That said, it takes skill to manage the encounter, not immediately putting on a show of brute force. There are those who do it well and those who don't.PhilBob wrote:From what our instructors in my LTC class told us, the most dangerous part of their job is the traffic stop!
Domestic violence is another situation with highly dangerous implications. In this case, emotions run in over-drive.
When that happens, Katy-bar-the-door, things could go side-ways in a second.
It's a position for specific folks with talents and training to handle, that's for sure.
I don't think being a police officer is a only a job, it better be more of a calling.
Good observation.
LabRat
The Wall wrote:11. Most cops should know that most people have total respect for what they do and stand for. Like me for instance.
