I see why some people hate cops with a passion...

[cafeboy]

+1 and thank you. 

[annguyen1981]

 An, don't forget to protect and serve, sometimes doing our jobs makes us an asshat. As some might recall I'm Florida Hi-way patrol myself and yes way more than half the cops out their do have inflated ego's,

Doing your job is one thing, but but being an ass is another.  And of course I lost my train of thought on this comment...

I don't think the ratio is that high.  Like I said, this is the first time I've dealt with an officer like this.  Sure...  I've seen and heard stories on the news and such, but never in my area of the woods.  I guess it's shocking to realize that crap like that can still happen around here.  A lot of friends and people I talk to always tell stories of how they were pulled over by an @$$hole cop because they are going 80 in a 65 zone, and gave them a "f*cking dumb useless" ticket.  I always shake my head at these comments because quite frankly...  they deserved it.

I've gotten two tickets in my driving "career", and both times, I deserved it.  I never went to court to argue that it wasn't my fault.  The first time, I did however, go to the DMV to plead my case to the man in charge to let me keep my license.  Not to reduce the ticket.







too much typing...  lost the thought again...

[Jarrett]

I know how you feel An.  It sucks getting f'ed with by a jerk cop.  This probably wont be the last time so remember the feeling you've got now.  Next time, don't let yourself be the victim.  You've got a mouth, use it.  If you feel like the cop is harrasing you, tell him.  Don't let those feelings fester.  It's not healthy.  I find it easier to deal with the situation at the moment.  I have no problem telling an over zealous officer to find something better to do with his time before I make a complaint to his superior.  Use tact and make your point clear and concise.  It also helps to dismiss the cop.  Say something along the lines of "I'm walking my bike down MY driveway, and if there's nothing else you'd like to bother me with at the moment, I'd appreciate it if you'd be on your way!"  You can't be harassed if you don't allow it.  If someone starts to do it, stop them.

[Yankee Punker]

  An, the more I've thought about it your a good person, obviously better than he is, and you totally have the right to be upset with that situation. We all deal with assholes every now and then, and most of the time I prefer not to lower myself to their level (just like you didn't). I usually try to turn up my charming personality and return there insults with kindness and hope they really get pissed off,  then I end it with a good day sir/mam. Sure its a bit more difficult when its an authority figure like a cop or even say a teacher or boss, but when you know your in the right and continue to keep your self in a "orderly manor" in the end you still remain to be the better person. I would use this as a learning experience, and if you ever find yourself in a same situation again, do pretty much just like you did, but remember that badge#, or his name tag, or even the the # on his car so you can report their misconduct to a supervisor, because even if he thought you were stealing the bike, or about to ride it with no helmet, you were not, and you did nothing wrong to be treated like that, especially right their in front of your home, and because just like my Chief reminds our dept. all the time we are Civil Servants.  :cheers


Oh and the ratio af more than half, no I really did not mean ass holes, just that they think there so righteous and better than most people, and sometimes a little to cocky.

[annguyen1981]

  An, the more I've thought about it your a good person, obviously better than he is, and you totally have the right to be upset with that situation. We all deal with assholes every now and then, and most of the time I prefer not to lower myself to their level (just like you didn't). I usually try to turn up my charming personality and return there insults with kindness and hope they really get pissed off,  then I end it with a good day sir/mam. Sure its a bit more difficult when its an authority figure like a cop or even say a teacher or boss, but when you know your in the right and continue to keep your self in a "orderly manor" in the end you still remain to be the better person. I would use this as a learning experience, and if you ever find yourself in a same situation again, do pretty much just like you did, but remember that badge#, or his name tag, or even the the # on his car so you can report their misconduct to a supervisor, because even if he thought you were stealing the bike, or about to ride it with no helmet, you were not, and you did nothing wrong to be treated like that, especially right their in front of your home, and because just like my Chief reminds our dept. all the time we are Civil Servants.  :cheers


Oh and the ratio af more than half, no I really did not mean ass holes, just that they think there so righteous and better than most people, and sometimes a little to cocky.

You said "cocky"  *snicker* 

I acually do the same thing when someone really gets to me (mainly at work).  When someone's being a real tool about something, I be EXTRA nice and kind, and when they're leaving, I yell out with a friendly, "Have a wonderful day!"

That always gets a satisfying reaction from the person.

I never thought about being the "better man" idea.  I'll try to remember that the next time someone pisses me off.  That should help me calm my nerves and not react stupidly.  Thankz YP for the advice.

[indywar360]

When I was younger I got a lot of (what I thought was) unfair or even illegal treatment from cops, including no-cause stop and searches at transit centers, both in Oregon and California. I thought it had partly to do with being Asian, and at the time looking kind of skater/stoner scruffy. On the other hand, Portland cops can be quite cool. Nowadays I dont really care and apparently I dont concern them much anymore either. Although one time I had to break into my own car to get my keys, someone called the cops on me, they rolled up like I was Rodney King or something, cuffed me and were ready to blow my head off, then when they saw it was my car, they all left without helping me at all. I knew they had equipment too. And recently a Beaverton cop who was in Portland for some reason (asshat) gave me a $90 ticket for going through a stop sign on a bicycle. (Duh, dipshit, this is downtown portland).

Most recently, I got pulled over by a motorcycle cop after hauling ass at 45 mph on a 30/35 street, and doing a quadruple lane change. Somehow he took pity on me and after some questions he let me go. Although he called my bike a "scooter". As in, "How long have you had the scooter?" 

I don't know if he misinterpreted the bike from behind or he was f'ing with me. Probably the former.  Still, he was pretty cool about it.