Recent content by xave

I agree but often times it doesn't work that way with complainants. Especially with consolidated dispatch centers where the ordinances vary from town to town. Centers monitor traffic for multiple towns and often chose to let the officer handle the response. I was only playing devils advocate to...

Sorry if I inadvertently changed the topic. I was reacting to the, " don't these cops worry about real crimes," comment. I also apologize if some of my posts came across as harsh and skeptical.

Absolutely correct. I was typing too quickly.

Keep reading the other posts people. You're hung up on this one post without reading on. It's been clarified already. Officers around the country get sent on calls they know are without merit. It's part of the job. If we can turn it into a learning experience then great. Once again I do not...

I don't condone the officers reaction and verbal response. I've made this clear in my other posts. I did perhaps use or assume he mouthed off but in my line of work it happens often. I've already clarified myself in my other posts.

You missed my last post apparently

In response there are a few points I'd like to make. Here in Illinois many agencies have a consolidated dispatching center which means many agencies use the same 911 and non emergency call center. Communications operators do not have the luxury of refusing a dispatch if a response is requested...

And that would be "their" cell phone. Lol

Yup all this crazy stuff in the world and people still call to complain about this petty stuff. I agree, but we still need to respond.

I love spell check....

You may not want to believe what I say is the truth. That's fine, research yourself. As an officer in the north burbs of the city of Chicago I have more experience than you may think. I've seen and have been involved in the prosecution side of ordinances like these. I haven't said anything that...

Great points. Try to be as involved and informed as possible with your local government. City council meetings and agendas are normally posted on their local sites and can be difficult to keep track of. Complainers show up in force often with just their complaint and little information...

I agree but my point is that in some areas the language when such restrictions are made are written so loosely, sometimes intentionally, to try and encompass more than 1 category. I don't agree with that on so many levels. Either way I'd still try and obtain written clarification either through...

I dont agree with many local ordinances passed in some cities. It all starts with some resident either complaining, a city council person with their panties in a bunch, or someone getting hurt while using such a vehicle. Many of those ordinances were passed to limit kids riding those new...

A city can't ignore a state law but they can make it more strict if they pass a local ordinance. Just to clarify they can't make it more lenient. The most common example to this is city curfew times. Cities are known for wanting to limit the times minors are out of the house without supervision...