Do you think some people become cops just so they can speed, run red lights, don't have to use their blinkers and so on? And do you think its okay for cops to do that if they are NOT trying to pull someone over?
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1. Yes 2. No And, unfortunately, they're the ones who give all a bad name.
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I don't think that people actually become cops so that they can speed, run red lights, and not use their blinkers, but I think a lot of them take advantage of the ability to do this. No, it's not okay for cops to do the above if they're not trying to pull someone over, but, again, are trying to take advantage of a perceived job "perk". I think they do that stuff to show who they think they are.
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You don't just become a police officer, you must go through a significant amount of training. I don't think anyone would make that commitment unless they truely want to be a good and honest police officer. Unfortunately, after many years on the job dealing with so many knuckleheads on a daily basis, some take advantage of their position and give the rest a bad name. About two months ago, I witnessed a county sheriff deputy turn on his lights to get through an fairly busy intersection, only to turn into the Arby's drive thru a mile or so down the road. I'm pretty sure he didn't see me, but I had a passenger with me that witnessed it too. We were like "WTF?". What can you do?
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um..no i don't think thats the incentive to become a cop..you seem to have only one view of them..go on a ride along or talk to a real cop without hating on them and then you'll have some credible questions
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Reason for becoming a cop? No... Most don't, at least. Is it ok? Not if they are not on a call. BUT, you MUST remember that there are times when they are to get somewhere, and not let the culprits know they are coming. How are they to do that if they use their lights (especially at night), or sirens (which can usually be heard BLOCKS away)? And if they have to get there fast, can't they speed? Remember... Most cops are trained to drive safely, even at high speed, in slow traffic, etc. Point is, if they are doing it just because they CAN, then NO... If they are doing it for a reason, whether we know it or never find out why, then it's ok by me.
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