I had my first encounter with the police since getting my CHL last night (friday 12/29/06). I was leaving a gas station by my friend's apartment and...
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Anytime that I'm not on a call, and I hear one of our elements mark out on traffic, I start heading that way - especially if it's a one-man unit....
My assistant pastor had his truck stolen on Sunday AM around 12:30AM. He seen the thief (I thought a wise choice did not confront him) called the...
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The response by the Dallas officer doesn't make sense to me either. I would have liked to have heard his side of the story as to how he came up with...
It seems Texas has a lot of officers die in the line of duty in the last few weeks. Just wanted to post to remind all of us the danger these men and...
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Most of the guys in college with me have the same anti-cop mentality. It's sickening to hear such words spoken about people who do their best to...
My car and another got hit by a guy who was somewhat of a loon. There were about 12-15 people (lots of witnesses) 4 cruisers and 2 wreckers although...
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League City folks are pretty good about not making a big deal out of it...
I think of this when I hear people say things like double action triggers are inherently safe. Folks, the most effective safety is between your ears....
Wife was driving the truck. Cruiser in turn lane in middle of street. We drive by and he turns around and pulls us over. Its the inspection sticker 4...
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When did this start? I drove a car for years with a burned-out PS pump, due to the hose being shredded.
I was pressed for time and unfamiliar with the location for my appointment in Coppell on Thursday afternoon. Enroute, I had called the person with...
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I'm not aware of any such case law, but that doesn't mean anything. There are probably a bazillion cases out there that some lawyer could use as case...
Just about a little while ago the Irving PD knocked my door. The lab covered the door as I looked out of my den window. I never look through the peep...
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Sorta like a train wreck, ain't it? Hard to believe that ol' John Moses could have come up with such a thing after doing so well on the 1911.
A couple of years ago I was hurrying back home after picking up my brother & SIL from the Austin airport. Had just dropped them off at their house in...
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Oh, I have a Springfield Armory GI .45, a S&W Model 29 (8 3/8 ), a Ruger SP101 .357, several .380's, several .38's, a NA .32, & a couple NA...
I swung a bit wide on a turn last night near the time that some of the party crowds were wandering around, and got to see the local mobile Christmas...
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I agree. After listening to my scanner, though, I've realized that Montgomery County S.O. used very few 10-codes...very few as in 'almost never'. I...
Got my first stop. Pulled over about an hour ago for headlight out and couldn't find new insurance card either. I gave the officer my CHL and DL and...
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I'll chip in, my wife has never had one in 35 years of licenced driving. At one time she worked as the executive secretary to a police chief, and...
While I was working today, I happened to follow a motorcycle LEO down a street and as we approched an intersection, the light turned yellow, he went...
Well my first trip out resulted in my 30 year streak of not being stopped by a LEO coming to an end. I got stopped for 72 in a 65. I gave the tropper...
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This forum provides many with an outlet to discuss, learn and teach something that is such a deep part of every American's life. It is too bad that...
Was speeding on the way to class today, in lovely Keene. This school zone is about 30 feet long and directly off a highway. Saw the LEO, slowed down,...
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IIRC, fines for tickets in an active school zone are double what they would be if not in a school zone. Generally, you still pay the court costs and...
Well it's my first post so I guess I'll create a little laugh. I'm no longer in LE but thinking about getting back into it maybe just as a reserve....
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Welcome! I look forward to learing from your experience. Be sure to check in at the Introduce yourself thread in General discussions and let everyone...
Happened last night on the way home in the Austin area through the back roads of Lampasas county. I was going about 60-61mph per the speedometer in a...
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it was the attitude of both you and the LEO!....well handled...the CHL just told him...you're one of the good guys.
Well, I have an answer on what to expect from TBP for anyone interested.
I was traveling into Mexico on business and had brought the normal hand...
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just pass a law that Sheriff Joe Arpaio has jurisdiction over all USA borders and guarantee that we'll see more 'pink flamingos' than in all the zoos...
Speeding tickets??? I have not had one since yesterday but before that it was 1987. Headed for San Antonio to see my son & do a trade. Cruise set at...
Well I was coming back from Athens last night on 175. Topped a hill and started going down. Not paying attention and talking to the kids in the back...
Well I got tagged just south of Navasota on Hwy 6 doing 7mph over the limit. I have to admit being the only car on the road at 1am I wasn’t paying...
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I think DPS is more likely to have you get out of the car. They are normally a long way form anywhere and no back-up. They do not look forward to a...
Friend of mine just had an encounter witha Harris Co. Sheriff, luckily it was only casual because either this guy was having some fun, didn't know...
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It is likely that the officer would not be able to shield himself from a civil suit under the usual qualified immunity, because your arrest under the...
My #2 son, age 24, was in an accident last night. When the LEO ran his DL he came back and said why are you driving with a suspended license? He gave...
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Yes, he called DPS Monday morning and they said there was no suspension and they will send a letter to the court if necessary. The local LEO said he...
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