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Originally posted by Hopechest
...the one bad one that happens about every month or so, that we find out about...
Originally posted by AnonymousCitizen
Originally posted by Hopechest
...the one bad one that happens about every month or so, that we find out about...
I think that's the key right there. We find out about a few, but most are never reported and only a very tiny fraction are recorded.
While I'll agree that the vast majority of stops do not "go bad", police abuse is a growing problem, and is systemic in certain jurisdictions. (Yes, NYPD, I'm talking in your general direction.)
Originally posted by skorpius
I have never had a positive experience with the coppers. Every single time I get told to step out of the car, seat ripped out. Searching through your cigg pack etc. But I guess that is prob because it is city cops. I imagine if you lived in the country they would not be like that.
Originally posted by SubSea
Loads of drivers in Russia have cams in their cars for exactly the same reason.
Kind of shows you where our country is headed.. full blown police state.
Originally posted by ownbestenemy
Well, I lived in the city all my life; Los Angeles, Las Vegas, etc and never experienced it so there are two sides of every coin.
Originally posted by EricR
Originally posted by ownbestenemy
Well, I lived in the city all my life; Los Angeles, Las Vegas, etc and never experienced it so there are two sides of every coin.
If you're not aware of what is happening in those cities, it's because you are not paying attention. This guy would love it if you aren't paying attention:
They say this gent was involved in this behavior for years. Why do you suppose they let it go that long? Perhaps "good ole boy" syndrome?
1) always use real gear
2) install it so you physically don't have the means to turn the equipment off on the roadside
3) be polite
4) follow orders, show papers on demand
5) never volunteer anything, never consent to search, never argue
6) always remember what you are dealing with
Our founding fathers never intended for us to have this kind of micromanaged relationship with our government. It's way, way out of control.
Originally posted by bluestar.ranch
*** remember YOU are not recording the camera IS... So he cant attack YOU for doing ANYTHING..
"....Sir, turn of the camera.." "Officer I am NOT recording you or operating this camera am I free to go?"
Originally posted by Hopechest
I've never been stopped by a rude cop demanding to search my car.
Not sure where you live but I feel sorry for you.
I find that if you simply treat them with respect and answer their simple questions they wrap it up quickly and move on. I've had a light out on my license plate for awhile now and been stopped 3 times for it.
Never had a problem yet.
Originally posted by bluestar.ranch
How to STOP Police From Getting Out of Control at Traffic Stop USE Mini Cameras In Your Car
LOOK AT WHAT I FOUND ON THE INTERENT TODAY, tHIS YOUNG MAN WAS TAPING COPS AND THIS COP WAS SUSPENDED. Does anyone think that this cop would have not have assulted this boy? or planted drugs? gun? This kid has evidence to get cop suspended with out PAY! How many more African American people go through this EVERY DAY? stop POLICE now!
xrepublic.tv... MUST SEE!
DONT WUSS OUT.. THIS KIND OF TECHNOLIGY EXISTS. EVEN A "FAKE" CAMERA POSTED ON YOUR DASHBOARD may slow down a dangerous cop needing another arrest to make his quota..
"People are FREE!"