View Full Version : I saw something a lil bit outrageous and puzzling today...make me think and wonder
canabiz
Sep 27th, 2005, 07:34 PM
Well i don't know where to start but I'll get straight to the point
I saw not 1 but 2 cops in full uniform getting out of a barbershop (it's one of the best in town btw)...their hairs in some nice buzz cut with shiny gel and one has a lollipop in his mouth, the 2 cruisers parked outside the shop...
I drove right past and kept thinking to myself: Is this the right thing to do when you are on the clock to protect the pubilc...
I want to give Ottawa's finest the benefits of the doubt, maybe they are on their breaks, maybe they don't have time to go get their haircuts on their off days, maybe they are in the neighborhood investigating and stopping by for some quickies but I can't...
I know we have all been there and done that, doing persona things while at work and I know i can't be judgmental but the police officers are always in the eyes of the public and IMHO, i don't think it's right, i want to forget about that but it's hard letting that image go
Please offer your thoughts...
:(
me!
Sep 27th, 2005, 07:35 PM
i saw a cop having lunch in a restaurant once. what a collosal waste of taxpayer's money.
laptop-tech
Sep 27th, 2005, 07:41 PM
My friend has a neighbor who is a cop, and he told me that sometimes the cop even sleeps during the night.
TinyTank
Sep 27th, 2005, 07:51 PM
My friend has a neighbor who is a cop, and he told me that sometimes the cop even sleeps during the night.
:lol: :lol:
hammer
Sep 27th, 2005, 07:56 PM
I always see cops shopping here at Fortinos with their uniform. :|
canabiz
Sep 27th, 2005, 07:57 PM
On an unrelated note
Ottawa police force has the lowest successful crime-solving rate across Canada according to 2004 statistics (Google it up)
2 high profile murder cases remain unsolved (Ardeth Wood and Jennifer Teague)
Just a thought
runamuck
Sep 27th, 2005, 08:01 PM
this reminds me of the time when i saw a cop taking a piss in the washroom...
geeze
wanted
Sep 27th, 2005, 08:08 PM
Reminds me of the time a cop was posting on RFD
sporb
Sep 27th, 2005, 08:35 PM
Well i don't know where to start but I'll get straight to the point
I saw not 1 but 2 cops in full uniform getting out of a barbershop (it's one of the best in town btw)...their hairs in some nice buzz cut with shiny gel and one has a lollipop in his mouth, the 2 cruisers parked outside the shop...
I drove right past and kept thinking to myself: Is this the right thing to do when you are on the clock to protect the pubilc...
I want to give Ottawa's finest the benefits of the doubt, maybe they are on their breaks, maybe they don't have time to go get their haircuts on their off days, maybe they are in the neighborhood investigating and stopping by for some quickies but I can't...
I know we have all been there and done that, doing persona things while at work and I know i can't be judgmental but the police officers are always in the eyes of the public and IMHO, i don't think it's right, i want to forget about that but it's hard letting that image go
Please offer your thoughts...
:(
if it bugs you, why didn't you ask the cops if they are on he clock?
Ngo_35
Sep 27th, 2005, 08:37 PM
if it bugs you, why didn't you ask the cops if they are on he clock?
cause he'll end up with 2 butt holes instead of one.
kilarney
Sep 27th, 2005, 08:37 PM
send a complalint
north77
Sep 27th, 2005, 08:43 PM
I think if you're in uniform and a public worker, every action is watched carefully regardless if you are officially on duty.
I remember every morning I used to see maybe 10 postal trucks outside this donut shop. I guess some people complained, wondering wtf the postal workers were doing. (slackers!) :twisted: I never saw that again (at least at THIS coffee shop).
What bugs me is watching a cop stand around a construction site. :lol:
I'm sure it's considered 'extra time' but seriously... why do they need a cop there?
WiZZLa
Sep 27th, 2005, 09:11 PM
I saw not 1 but 2 cops in full uniform getting out of a barbershop (it's one of the best in town btw)...their hairs in some nice buzz cut with shiny gel and one has a lollipop in his mouth, the 2 cruisers parked outside the shop...
...
Please offer your thoughts...
I thought the bolded part was funny. I wonder if he got the lollipop because he didn't fidget or jump while getting his hair cut.
15-20_God
Sep 27th, 2005, 09:15 PM
you guys are such drama queens. so you see a cop walk out of a barber shop. whoop-dee-do create a thread about it. Does he really need to be scutinized while on duty? For all you know all he was doing was just collecting a bribe.
dalion
Sep 27th, 2005, 09:15 PM
good to know thats what my taxes pay for.
runamuck
Sep 27th, 2005, 09:27 PM
I think if you're in uniform and a public worker, every action is watched carefully regardless if you are officially on duty.
I remember every morning I used to see maybe 10 postal trucks outside this donut shop. I guess some people complained, wondering wtf the postal workers were doing. (slackers!) :twisted: I never saw that again (at least at THIS coffee shop).
What bugs me is watching a cop stand around a construction site. :lol:
I'm sure it's considered 'extra time' but seriously... why do they need a cop there?
they're paid off duty officers, not from the regular fleet during a shift.they're usually req'd where construction obstructs traffic. im sure a few ppl died before it was made law.
x86asm
Sep 27th, 2005, 11:13 PM
I dont know, you guys should cut these guys some slack. They technically put their lives on the line for you guys and you complain when they do something when work is a little slow? Come on, I'm sure you guys have done something similar. I think the people who defend us and put these criminals behind bars should not be scrutinized for this thing. As long as they dont do it too much or too often then it should be OK (Just like the rest of us).
kungpowchicken
Sep 27th, 2005, 11:15 PM
Officers Thwart Armed Gunmen
Ottawa-Two armed gunmen got the shock of their lives when they burst into a barbershop Tuesday afternoon. When the two robbers entered the small shop they were unaware of the two police officers getting their hair cut during their lunch break. “I guess they didn’t see our uniforms under the hair smocks” said officer McTavish. “The smocks also provided the perfect cover to allow us to draw our side arms and take the armed gunmen down.” No shots were fired and once the suspects were checked, it was found that they had numerous arrest warrants. McTavish added “ We usually don’t get our hair cut during our lunch breaks, most of the time I’ll set up a speed trap at the bottom of a hill while my partner will wait at the top to nab those who flash their high beams to warn oncoming traffic.”
spm24
Sep 27th, 2005, 11:18 PM
hahaha thats a good one now if only there was one of those fake link sites that could pose that as a real news source .
Officers Thwart Armed Gunmen
Ottawa-Two armed gunmen got the shock of their lives when they burst into a barbershop Tuesday afternoon. When the two robbers entered the small shop they were unaware of the two police officers getting their hair cut during their lunch break. I guess they didnt see our uniforms under the hair smocks said officer McTavish. The smocks also provided the perfect cover to allow us to draw our side arms and take the armed gunmen down. No shots were fired and once the suspects were checked, it was found that they had numerous arrest warrants. McTavish added We usually dont get our hair cut during our lunch breaks, most of the time Ill set up a speed trap at the bottom of a hill while my partner will wait at the top to nab those who flash their high beams to warn oncoming traffic.
balou911
Sep 27th, 2005, 11:27 PM
Officers Thwart Armed Gunmen
Ottawa-Two armed gunmen got the shock of their lives when they burst into a barbershop Tuesday afternoon. When the two robbers entered the small shop they were unaware of the two police officers getting their hair cut during their lunch break. “I guess they didn’t see our uniforms under the hair smocks” said officer McTavish. “The smocks also provided the perfect cover to allow us to draw our side arms and take the armed gunmen down.” No shots were fired and once the suspects were checked, it was found that they had numerous arrest warrants. McTavish added “ We usually don’t get our hair cut during our lunch breaks, most of the time I’ll set up a speed trap at the bottom of a hill while my partner will wait at the top to nab those who flash their high beams to warn oncoming traffic.”
thanx i needed that.
going to bed with a smile.
fakishan
Sep 27th, 2005, 11:39 PM
I dont know, you guys should cut these guys some slack. They technically put their lives on the line for you guys and you complain when they do something when work is a little slow? .
You know, it's funny, as a person of color, I always thought I put my life at risk whenever I cross paths with a cop.
Shaner
Sep 27th, 2005, 11:47 PM
You know, it's funny, as a person of color, I always thought I put my life at risk whenever I cross paths with a cop.
It's threads like this that gives cops a bad name.
99% of cops are good people and damn good officers.
Every day they walk out of their front door, kiss their kids and spouse goodbye, the whole time knowing that in their line of work, they may never see their kids or spouse again. Cops go to work every day regardless and 99% of them do a hell of a job.
They have a very stressful, dangerous job and although most of them do the job because they enjoy it, a lot of them do the job because it makes them feel good to help people.
Cops keep you safe at night, so if you don't like the way the police operate, perhaps you should pick up a gun, and guard your house and family 24/7 against the worst members of society. And if for some reason something does go wrong and you can't defend your castle, guess what, you can call 911 and the same cops you ripped apart, will be more than happy to come over and risk their lives to protect you and your belongings.
It just doesn't seem right if you think about.
ps. Most police forces in Canada give cops an hour lunch. Is it not possible that these two officers were on their lunch break? It's not like they return their uniform and cruiser for their lunch. They do whatever they want on their lunch, but technically they are off duty and do not have to work for that hour.
Ojam
Sep 27th, 2005, 11:54 PM
On an unrelated note
Ottawa police force has the lowest successful crime-solving rate across Canada according to 2004 statistics (Google it up)
2 high profile murder cases remain unsolved (Ardeth Wood and Jennifer Teague)
Just a thought
Right, and I'm sure there are people who are actually assigned to these cases, your everyday officer that you see on the street does not solve crimes. :rolleyes:
fakishan
Sep 28th, 2005, 02:28 AM
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Every day they walk out of their front door, kiss their kids and spouse goodbye, the whole time knowing that in their line of work, they may never see their kids or spouse again. Cops go to work every day regardless and 99% of them do a hell of a job.
I guess you would be just a little biased, being you work for the corrections, and even had aspired of becoming a police officer.
All I know is that I don't dress baggy, but for some reason required 4 police cruisers to give me a jaywalking ticket and once was handcuffed and put in the cruiser before being told of what I was "suspected" of (robbing cars in a mall parking lot; I was walking with purchased goods to my car). I was let go after they spoke with the mall security who said it was a white guy they were looking for.
So no Shaner, 99% of officers are not okay. I don't respect them, but will show respect on every encounter if I don't feel like being mistreated or getting shot. And no Shaner, just because you think that most people who steal cars are colored dosen't mean the police were within reasonable rights to detain me without even having a clue as to whom they were looking for.
Maybe, it's just Quebec :| On the few trips I went through Ontario, I've never seen a police car.
MilkyWind
Sep 28th, 2005, 02:49 AM
I mean if there was an emergencies and if these cops were on their breaks, they would still respond wouldn't they? Cops basically technically never have breaks. Same with ambulance workers, doctors at a hospital, etc.
canabiz
Sep 28th, 2005, 07:01 AM
Shaner i know this is off-topic LOL and a dead horse but i notice that you are from Kingston
and recently the chief of Kingston police acknowledge that *racial profiling* is alive and well in his forces so to speak
Do you honestly think this is about isolated incidents or is it more widespread than we tend to think/expect/hope
Looking forward to your thoughts on this
Peace
Shaner
Sep 28th, 2005, 08:49 AM
Shaner i know this is off-topic LOL and a dead horse but i notice that you are from Kingston
and recently the chief of Kingston police acknowledge that *racial profiling* is alive and well in his forces so to speak
Do you honestly think this is about isolated incidents or is it more widespread than we tend to think/expect/hope
Looking forward to your thoughts on this
Peace
Of course racial profiling happens. It happens with every police force in North America. But I will tell you this, racial profiling is effective. The stats speak for themselves. Black people commit much, much more crimes than white people do in Canada, per capita of course.
But the police don't just stop every black person they see. If they see a black guy walking down the street at 3 am with baggy clothes, they're going to stop him and ask him a few harmless questions. If they see a white guy who dresses the same, they'll also stop him. But here's the thing, there are far more black people who have the "thug" look then there are white people; therefore, those black people get stopped more often.
I'm all for racial profiling. It already happens anyway, we may as well accept it but make sure it doesn't get out of control. It also works quite well.
EdEn
Sep 28th, 2005, 09:58 AM
I am definitly with Shaner on that. :arrowu:
Ojam
Sep 28th, 2005, 10:07 AM
I'm not sure where I stand on Racial profiling, it kind of goes against my belief that everybody should be treated equally, but if they are profiling ALL races, as in if more and more white people started committing crimes, and the stats of per-capita crimes were reversed and they started stopping more white people for check, then I guess it would be fair. As long as they treat every race the same based on their stats.
CSK'sMom
Sep 28th, 2005, 10:26 AM
Right, and I'm sure there are people who are actually assigned to these cases, your everyday officer that you see on the street does not solve crimes. :rolleyes:
Not sure how to take this Ojam, was it meant as a joke or seriously?
Now I will say that this thread and the opinions expressed by the OP are quite shocking to me, and quite frankly, rather repulsive. During the past 2 weeks I have once again had major contact with our local major crimes unit and the crown attorney's office. Several interviews, including one videotaped as well as meetings with the crown, all in preparation for a preliminary hearing next week. They have been absolutely wonderful. They are doing their jobs very well and still showing compassion, 14 months later. I'm not sure I could do their jobs even remotely as well as they do it, let alone deal with the things they routinely see....
Tiberius
Sep 28th, 2005, 11:21 AM
I think if you're in uniform and a public worker, every action is watched carefully regardless if you are officially on duty.
I remember every morning I used to see maybe 10 postal trucks outside this donut shop. I guess some people complained, wondering wtf the postal workers were doing. (slackers!) :twisted: I never saw that again (at least at THIS coffee shop).
What bugs me is watching a cop stand around a construction site. :lol:
I'm sure it's considered 'extra time' but seriously... why do they need a cop there?
Just as an FYI... at contruction sites OFF-DUTY cops are paid to be there in uniform. It is NOT part of their regular duty - it is extra time they can work to make some extra cash. They are paid by whomever is requesting the cops to be there. Obviously the work is approved as acceptable for them to work, and is posted for officers to volunteer for - hence they are able to be in uniform and have the use of police cruisers, etc.
As far as the barbershop story goes... maybe they were there just before or after their shift... maybe you are just being a moron posting about something so trivial... ? Hmmmm... maybe... ;)
Find something substantial to criticize if you want to insult police officers. I think they deserve a certain level of respect by virtue of what they do for society. A 10 minute buzz cut - probably while off-duty or on a break - isn't exactly scandalous.
trixR4kids
Sep 28th, 2005, 11:24 AM
think about ti thsi way, if they were around driving making IN CASE anything happens, with the gas prices, that means more money coming out from your tax dollars. BUT if they were sitting somewhere and waiting to be dispatched to somewhere that needs help, they wouldnt be using useless gas
mrmoe
Sep 28th, 2005, 11:58 AM
you guys are such drama queens. so you see a cop walk out of a barber shop. whoop-dee-do create a thread about it. Does he really need to be scutinized while on duty? For all you know all he was doing was just collecting a bribe.
or they were both gay, holding hands while getting a hair cut, and sucking on ... suckers...
Ojam
Sep 28th, 2005, 01:23 PM
Not sure how to take this Ojam, was it meant as a joke or seriously?
Now I will say that this thread and the opinions expressed by the OP are quite shocking to me, and quite frankly, rather repulsive. During the past 2 weeks I have once again had major contact with our local major crimes unit and the crown attorney's office. Several interviews, including one videotaped as well as meetings with the crown, all in preparation for a preliminary hearing next week. They have been absolutely wonderful. They are doing their jobs very well and still showing compassion, 14 months later. I'm not sure I could do their jobs even remotely as well as they do it, let alone deal with the things they routinely see....
It's serious, traffic cops don't solve crimes. That’s not their job; it’s not what they are paid to do. There are trained officers who sole purpose is to solve crimes, like the ones you would have been dealing with. I'm not attacking the officers; I'm standing up for them. It’s crazy whenever somebody gets a ticket, they almost always say "shouldn't they have been out solving a crime rather then giving me a ticket?" When in reality they wouldn't be solving the crimes anyway.....
fakishan
Sep 28th, 2005, 01:36 PM
Not sure how to take this Ojam, was it meant as a joke or seriously?
Now I will say that this thread and the opinions expressed by the OP are quite shocking to me, and quite frankly, rather repulsive. They are doing their jobs very well and still showing compassion, 14 months later. I'm not sure I could do their jobs even remotely as well as they do it, let alone deal with the things they routinely see....
Yeah, it always works out nice when you're white and not an immigrant.
Oh, and when I decided to delclare the loss of my wallet to the local PD, everyone looked at me and said that I could be arrested for selling my identity. Needless to say they didn't follow up on my case. Not the mention the wait I had to endure for them to finish their conversation about a christmas party.
I'v only had to come face to face with officers of the law three times in my 14 years living in Montreal, and all three instances left me with a bad impression of these men in blue. Oh and the female officers are the worse, they must be injected with male hormones and adrenaline or something.
I can only imagine how bad it must be for black people, who do dress "thug".
CSK'sMom
Sep 28th, 2005, 01:37 PM
Ok Ojam, I thought that was what you were saying but I wasn't sure. :) You're absolutely correct though, uniform officers don't solve major crimes, the specialty squads do that. Wether it be a gang unit, vice or major crimes unit that handles murder cases and the like.
CSK'sMom
Sep 28th, 2005, 01:49 PM
Yeah, it always works out nice when you're white and not an immigrant.
Oh, and when I decided to delclare the loss of my wallet to the local PD, everyone looked at me and said that I could be arrested for selling my identity. Needless to say they didn't follow up on my case. Not the mention the wait I had to endure for them to finish their conversation about a christmas party.
I'v only had to come face to face with officers of the law three times in my 14 years living in Montreal, and all three instances left me with a bad impression of these men in blue.
fakishan, I have had extensive dealings with the police over the past 9 or so years. To clarify, not as a crimal but as a victim of a crime and as a family member of a murder victim. You have no idea if I'm an immigrant or a person of color so what on earth does that have to do with anything? I'm sorry that you felt they should stop everything because you seemed to think your problem was of the utmost urgency. I can tell you that they deal with so much more. I liken it to going into a hospital ER because you have a sore throat. Of course they aren't going to look at you when they have a trauma or heart attack patient on the go. It's all about priorities for most police forces these days. They don't have enough officers to deal with the petty things. What manpower they do have is centered, and rightly so IMO, on more serious crimes. I can tell you that even though an arrest was made in our murder case within 20 minutes, there have been at times 5 officers working the case for the last 14 months. When I call the lead investigator for an update, I always hear back from her the same day, wether it's her day off or not.
fakishan
Sep 28th, 2005, 03:54 PM
I'm sorry that you felt they should stop everything because you seemed to think your problem was of the utmost urgency.
lady, you're required by law to inform your local PD about a lost/stollen wallet in case identity theft comes to bite your bum. and if you bothered to read my post, you would of known that they prioritized their discussion about their upcoming christamas party above serving the only person waiting at the help counter. and that the first words out of their mouth when I informed of my lost wallet was that I could be arrested for selling my indentity.
oh and sorry for assuming you were a white woman.. i mistook you for daisyville. but you once said the following:"I'm thinking seriously about starting to blog right now. For me it could be a cathargic release from the current insanity in my life..." ... that is so white woman. no offense.
JohnB
Sep 28th, 2005, 04:07 PM
All I know is that I don't dress baggy, but for some reason required 4 police cruisers to give me a jaywalking ticket ...
Im sorry Im going to have to call you on this - I dont believe you.
Are you saying that you were Jaywalking, got stopped by one officier, then he somehow made you stay (I assume lying on the ground under gunpoint) while he called for a backup of THREE more cruisers ?
So it required at least 4 officers and 4 cruisers, pull you in for a simple Jaywalking ? Okay.
canabiz
Sep 28th, 2005, 04:34 PM
Just as an FYI... at contruction sites OFF-DUTY cops are paid to be there in uniform. It is NOT part of their regular duty - it is extra time they can work to make some extra cash. They are paid by whomever is requesting the cops to be there. Obviously the work is approved as acceptable for them to work, and is posted for officers to volunteer for - hence they are able to be in uniform and have the use of police cruisers, etc.
As far as the barbershop story goes... maybe they were there just before or after their shift... maybe you are just being a moron posting about something so trivial... ? Hmmmm... maybe... ;)
Find something substantial to criticize if you want to insult police officers. I think they deserve a certain level of respect by virtue of what they do for society. A 10 minute buzz cut - probably while off-duty or on a break - isn't exactly scandalous.
Hmm maybe somebody pissed in your cereal this morning ?
Maybe your daddy is a cop who likes to turn on the sirens to get to Timmy's ASAP ?
All I did was to post a valid question: Do you think it's right or it's OK for them to have their hair cuts while in uniform and on the clock, presumably.
If you think it's OK state your case, if you think it's not again state your case, simple as that
To call me a moron is totally uncalled for, i'm surprised no mod has stepped in and tell this dude to get lost.
Btw, where's Roninvancouver and his poster ?
CanadianMike
Sep 28th, 2005, 05:18 PM
oh and sorry for assuming you were a white woman.. i mistook you for daisyville. but you once said the following:"I'm thinking seriously about starting to blog right now. For me it could be a cathargic release from the current insanity in my life..." ... that is so white woman. no offense.
stop the racial profiling!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
DirtyDave
Sep 28th, 2005, 06:43 PM
ever thought that these cops are off duty?? off duty cops are always out there and for higher. ppl hire them for funeral processions, security for various events, and very commonly used for road side construction. when the cops are working off duty, the money they earn does not go to the police department, but it is cash that goes straight to their pockets (yes they are required to pay tax on it)
and hell, everyone needs haircuts. including cops!!
only thing i find really strange about it is the fact they were sucking on lolli pops. but hey, who doesnt like candy????????????????????
canabiz
Sep 28th, 2005, 07:08 PM
ever thought that these cops are off duty?? off duty cops are always out there and for higher. ppl hire them for funeral processions, security for various events, and very commonly used for road side construction. when the cops are working off duty, the money they earn does not go to the police department, but it is cash that goes straight to their pockets (yes they are required to pay tax on it)
and hell, everyone needs haircuts. including cops!!
only thing i find really strange about it is the fact they were sucking on lolli pops. but hey, who doesnt like candy????????????????????
Interesting point you brought up there Dave
My question for you is "Are off-duty cops allowed to carry firearms" If you answer yes then i have serious problems with that and if you answer No then those 2 cops are not off-duty because their firearms are in the holster!
I don't think off-duty cops moonlighting as security guards at construction sites and at your daughter's prom dance party are allowed or should carry firearms...in the States yes/no/maybe but in Canada i highly doubt that
Just an observation!
canabiz
Sep 28th, 2005, 07:13 PM
I guess you all misundertand my points
I don't have any probs with cops per se
The only thing that bug me is why they can't go get their haircut during their off days in regular uniform just like the rest of us...
I know shift work can be tough, been there done that so maybe they are trying to squeeze it in between but i simply don't think it's right
Maybe i'm old-fashioned but to me work is work perhaps half an hour, 1 hour lunch depending on the place but i don't know man...it just bugs the hell out of me
Ojam
Sep 28th, 2005, 07:53 PM
I guess you all misundertand my points
I don't have any probs with cops per se
The only thing that bug me is why they can't go get their haircut during their off days in regular uniform just like the rest of us...
I know shift work can be tough, been there done that so maybe they are trying to squeeze it in between but i simply don't think it's right
Maybe i'm old-fashioned but to me work is work perhaps half an hour, 1 hour lunch depending on the place but i don't know man...it just bugs the hell out of me
I've gotten my hair cut on my lunch before, its my time, I'll do what I want. I'd be willing to bet that LOTS of people get their hair cut durring their lunch breaks.
fakishan
Sep 28th, 2005, 08:58 PM
Im sorry Im going to have to call you on this - I dont believe you.
Are you saying that you were Jaywalking, got stopped by one officier, then he somehow made you stay (I assume lying on the ground under gunpoint) while he called for a backup of THREE more cruisers ?
So it required at least 4 officers and 4 cruisers, pull you in for a simple Jaywalking ? Okay.
there was no gun drawing or laying on the floor. 1 car spotted me and 3 more cruisers (2 cops in each car) came in within 20 seconds. So it required 7 officers, and no I don't look threatening at all, if anything I'm shy, calm and quiet (besides when I'm on the net :D). The ticket was 37$, which was a lot for a high school student (1999).
JohnB
Sep 28th, 2005, 09:32 PM
there was no gun drawing or laying on the floor. 1 car spotted me and 3 more cruisers (2 cops in each car) came in within 20 seconds. So it required 7 officers, and no I don't look threatening at all, if anything I'm shy, calm and quiet (besides when I'm on the net :D). The ticket was 37$, which was a lot for a high school student (1999).
Im very sorry for calling you on that Fakishan- I apologize.
Seems like theres never an officer around when you need one, and 10 around when you dont. :)
Best regards,
JB
DirtyDave
Sep 28th, 2005, 10:30 PM
Interesting point you brought up there Dave
My question for you is "Are off-duty cops allowed to carry firearms" If you answer yes then i have serious problems with that and if you answer No then those 2 cops are not off-duty because their firearms are in the holster!
I don't think off-duty cops moonlighting as security guards at construction sites and at your daughter's prom dance party are allowed or should carry firearms...in the States yes/no/maybe but in Canada i highly doubt that
Just an observation!
yes actually off duty cops DO carry firearms IN CANADA. not sure what they do in the states, id emagine they also do, but in canada they are armed. even though the cop may be off duty, he/she still has a duty and a job to perform. firearms are carried by officers as a tool of protection and defence of the last resort when a situation turns. the purpose that an off duty cop directly serves is to protect the public. who knows when a situation may turn when a cop is working off duty directing traffic, working roadside with construction workers or even at your daughters dance. when some idiots decide to come into your daughters dance with firearms and shooting them off in the gymnasium, wouldnt you hope that that off duty cop working at that dance is prepaired to handle this situation???? the firearm is a part of the officers uniform. and there is no reason for him/her to be out of uniform
PrimoTurbo
Sep 28th, 2005, 11:05 PM
This is why I don't pay taxes.
IceMan77
Sep 29th, 2005, 01:44 PM
ever thought that these cops are off duty?? off duty cops are always out there and for higher. ppl hire them for funeral processions, security for various events, and very commonly used for road side construction. when the cops are working off duty, the money they earn does not go to the police department, but it is cash that goes straight to their pockets (yes they are required to pay tax on it)
and hell, everyone needs haircuts. including cops!!
only thing i find really strange about it is the fact they were sucking on lolli pops. but hey, who doesnt like candy????????????????????
Going straight into their pockets is true! But I highly doubt they're paying taxes on them when they're being paid in CASH!!!!
Have you ever seen the off-duty cops in front of some of the clubs on Richmond St nowadays? I saw first hand how they get paid at the end of the night. A guy comes out with envelopes of cash and hands it out to the cops. They line-up like bums on the street in a soup line-up. You should see the smiles on their on their faces as they're counting the money. I was a bit disgusted... but as long as it's not bribery i guess it's ok....
lithiumli
Sep 29th, 2005, 11:56 PM
LOL
I thought the bolded part was funny. I wonder if he got the lollipop because he didn't fidget or jump while getting his hair cut.
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