tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post114616693162878916..comments2023-11-05T04:23:59.769-05:00Comments on Discombobulatingrant: Feck the po-lice!Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040058320473775641noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146595904830507252006-05-02T14:51:00.000-04:002006-05-02T14:51:00.000-04:00The one time I ever called the police was due to a...The one time I ever called the police was due to a man who was stalking me. He left messages on my phone machine, he walked through my apartment and rearranged my furniture, he put my inside only cat on the front lawn, and he also described to me what he'd do to me when he got me. I had evidence of all of this. It was after the apartment tour and rearranging the furniture that I called.<BR/><BR/>The cop started to gather up the information. Somehow, during the course of the conversation I mentioned that my lease was up in a month and I would be moving down to Tampa. He then closed his notebook and said he refused to do anything more since I'd never drive back up to prosecute if they caught the guy. I assured him, in tears, that of course I would since I was really terrified. I didn't want this man to move on from me to another girl and then actually kill her or rape her or something. The policeman told me nope, no way, I'd never do anything about it so it was a waste of my time. Then he gave me information to give to the phone company so they could track Stalker's phone calls made to me. If he called more than three times in two weeks, he could get a ...gasp!...nasty letter from the phone company threatening to discontinue service since he was improperly using a phone. Apparently, if he only threatened me twice in two weeks, that was ok...it's the third time that would get him. This was the time before caller ID, too. RIGHT before it, actually, since the cop mentioned to me that product would be coming out in the near future.<BR/><BR/>I had four calls in two weeks from Stalker, and so the phone company apparently sent out a letter. I was not allowed to know who the guy was or anything. The phone company took care of it. The policeman--when I told him how I was fearing my life since the guy left death threats on my machine too--told me to just stay with friends for a month until I left if I were indeed scared.<BR/><BR/>yes, he was a younger cop. The older cops HAVE been very nice and helpful to me. I should have called up the police again or stopped by and been more vigorous about them pursuing Stalker, but instead the 21 year old I was at the time sighed heavily and just did as I was told: I stayed with friends for the last month I lived in Durham so that I wouldn't be raped or killed. Yayness.Kirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878069196150532952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146513006698659592006-05-01T15:50:00.000-04:002006-05-01T15:50:00.000-04:00Japanese women are hot. And you should have shot h...Japanese women are hot. And you should have shot his ass.Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114220019018827843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146504862806985732006-05-01T13:34:00.000-04:002006-05-01T13:34:00.000-04:00derekc - yeah, I've lived in some nice neighborhoo...derekc - yeah, I've lived in some nice neighborhoods as well and they are much nicer.<BR/><BR/>weary hag - I wish I had fewer such stories sometimes.<BR/><BR/>messiah - yeah, the hair thing helped me (plus I looked ridiculous with long, curly hair).<BR/><BR/>rick - thanks for weighing in. I figured you would agree with me about that particular guy. I know some cops (more like that guy than you) who have adopted the policy that, since policework is dangerous, the police should be excused for everything they do and the rest of us should accomodate them in any way possible.Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040058320473775641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146500346831796542006-05-01T12:19:00.000-04:002006-05-01T12:19:00.000-04:00Hi Grant,As you know I was away for a little bit o...Hi Grant,<BR/>As you know I was away for a little bit or I would have commented sooner.<BR/>The police business is like many ohters. Some depts are well run and professional while others are merely incompetent on their best days.<BR/>Inside each of these differing structures you have officers with common sense and competence and on the other side total ignoramuses. <BR/>I worked with both in my time and the igmo types bothered ME too.<BR/>Young officers are also noteworthy for their indiscriminate use of power. Often older officers will be career guys that have developed poise and some gracefulness even in the toughest of situations. <BR/>Did I mention the ignoramuses at their side; sometimes in the following police unit?<BR/>The best advice I can give you is to take the time to understand the actual police powers as there are as many non-powers as there are powers. When you become conversant with law and state granted police powers you can call the hand of the igmos. <BR/>For example in Texas this officer could only enter your house with your permission or with a warrant or under exigent circumstance. You could have insisted he leave or state any probable cause for detaining you. I seriously doubt he had PC for believing your gun was stolen. He could be taken to task for that action alone if you wanted to pursue it. Assuming the Police Chief in the jurisdiction is not a loser as well.<BR/>Civilians often do not understand what is OK for the police to do or conversely not do.<BR/>Knowing the difference can be to your advantage when dealing with one of the ignoramus types.<BR/>Knowledge equals power sometimes. However, never resist a direct command from an ignoramus. They are dangerous. You can seek re-dress later. And you should do so.<BR/>I like hearing the public perception. I used to get an earful from civilians for things they just did not understand. Using the power granted by the state is an awesome responsibility. Some abuse it and the public rarely educates itself about it's rights. Bringing the two together is a meaningful cultural task and I thank you for the effort in doing so here.Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146462712898570882006-05-01T01:51:00.000-04:002006-05-01T01:51:00.000-04:00long, but funny. been frisked while the guy's par...long, but funny. been frisked while the guy's partner stood there shooting the shit with a buddy of mine. can't say i remember it as being fun.<BR/><BR/>guess it was the long hair. i go military short now, but still have issues crossing the border into the US.<BR/><BR/>i'm guessing the delay was due to a krispy kreme, or a short in his one sole synapse.<BR/><BR/>but funny...paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877492628206201961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146393908582029682006-04-30T06:45:00.000-04:002006-04-30T06:45:00.000-04:00Cool story. Wish I had a decent cops-suck story to...Cool story. <BR/><BR/>Wish I had a decent cops-suck story to tell.Weary Haghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15809105824011470783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146254150567884312006-04-28T15:55:00.000-04:002006-04-28T15:55:00.000-04:00girlgoyle - yes! Kill the pigs! Acid's groovy. ...girlgoyle - yes! Kill the pigs! Acid's groovy. (made for TV movie)<BR/><BR/>sj - I think it's similar to office workers - long hours of doing nothing but sitting and snacking. They need to implement excercise and nutrition programs for those guys, or at least incentive plans to lose weight.<BR/><BR/>johnb - the real kicker is that I've heard a lot of criminals apply for the police force (a friend of mine confirmed he saw people he arrested taking the test). Although I think a lot of them were kids that got fecked around in high school and are looking for some payback.Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040058320473775641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146241078080909332006-04-28T12:17:00.000-04:002006-04-28T12:17:00.000-04:00Reminds me of a time when a slew of small town FL ...Reminds me of a time when a slew of small town FL cops conducted a massive sting and busted me at the age of 13 (along with five others) for ripping out grass on the side of the road...the charge? Larceny. Where do they recruit these buggers anyway?<BR/><BR/>Of course my comment is all about the Japanese women.JohnBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780649183621041072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146238148839933232006-04-28T11:29:00.000-04:002006-04-28T11:29:00.000-04:00Why are cops EVERYWHERE well-endowed...with bellie...Why are cops EVERYWHERE well-endowed...with bellies. I mean seriously is there something about copping thats makes them bellied?<BR/><BR/>Japanese women are hot I agree. <BR/><BR/>J-usagi tell this guy a yes or a no and put an end to us readers' suffering.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Grant just ignore the previous line I meant to say good luck with j-usagi.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17567372758347040220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146237468195116292006-04-28T11:17:00.000-04:002006-04-28T11:17:00.000-04:00LMAOooooo!!!! Shoot the pig!LMAOooooo!!!! Shoot the pig!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146235282638696682006-04-28T10:41:00.000-04:002006-04-28T10:41:00.000-04:00tai - yes, my dog was named Baby. I'd threaten to...tai - yes, my dog was named Baby. I'd threaten to shoot you, but the dog and gun are both long gone.<BR/><BR/>circe - yay! I win! In your face! Victory is mine! Lucky thing I was abused by the police so I have a more powerful story to tell. :p<BR/><BR/>tracy - I wanted to name her Cerberus, but people were already calling her Baby when I got her (and it was more fitting anyway).<BR/><BR/>fatty - I neglected to mention I threw on a pair of shorts when I retrieved the gun and flashlight. Like I said, facing an intruder naked just makes the whole experience worse.<BR/><BR/>kerry - seems to be a lot of focus on the towel in here.<BR/><BR/>leesa - thanks. If you have any J-usagi where you work, tell them I love them.<BR/><BR/>eternity - thank you.<BR/><BR/>stiltwalker - actually, the dog is now gone after a long (and spoiled rotten) life. Although in her later years, she would have slept through an attack of chainsaw-wielding biker thugs.<BR/><BR/>angie - I think he's out of town right now, but I'm mostly interested in Rick's opinion due to his law enforcement background. I wonder if he can present their point of view and why the officer's actions / attitude may have been necessary or excusable (but I doubt it).Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040058320473775641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146234791104448922006-04-28T10:33:00.000-04:002006-04-28T10:33:00.000-04:00Well definately a good moral.I think its a case of...Well definately a good moral.<BR/>I think its a case of cops thinking that because you live in a certain area you must be up to no good and probably deserve whatever is going down.I'm sure if you lived in some affluent neighbourhood the cops would of been there quickly and treated you respectfully.Its no wonder they get a bad name if thats how they treat people.the only dealings ive had with the cops here in canada was when i walked in on an armed robbery at the gas station.They just took a statement from me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146234504160127692006-04-28T10:28:00.000-04:002006-04-28T10:28:00.000-04:00It was well worth the read. Interested to see if R...It was well worth the read. Interested to see if Rick scolds you too for hunting burglars. Fecking double standards!xwyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03378213455362260734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146231668795293992006-04-28T09:41:00.000-04:002006-04-28T09:41:00.000-04:00damn. I want you to stay away from the law. And we...damn. I want you to stay away from the law. And we both have a dog named baby? hmmm. If I only I were japanese...The Stiltwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737316171036953061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146198808063009112006-04-28T00:33:00.000-04:002006-04-28T00:33:00.000-04:00You're right. It was worth it.You're right. It was worth it.Eternityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585701177745080649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146198335515428792006-04-28T00:25:00.001-04:002006-04-28T00:25:00.001-04:00I absolutely love this story! And Japanese women a...I absolutely love this story! And Japanese women are hot!Leesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552562808209927463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146198308591280262006-04-28T00:25:00.000-04:002006-04-28T00:25:00.000-04:00I absolutely love this story! And Japanese women a...I absolutely love this story! And Japanese women are hot!Leesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552562808209927463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146195780898278912006-04-27T23:43:00.000-04:002006-04-27T23:43:00.000-04:00For some reason the paragraph about you being nake...For some reason the paragraph about you being naked... only sporting a teeny tiny towel, got my attention. Then I laughed my arse off at you screaming to the 911 operator that someone is in your house. She needed a new hearing aide! hahahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146177163470075882006-04-27T18:32:00.000-04:002006-04-27T18:32:00.000-04:00You in nekkid in a towel with a gun - dayum! Stop ...You in nekkid in a towel with a gun - dayum! Stop adding all those note's to j-usagi... gettin the rest of us sexed up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146176081336974082006-04-27T18:14:00.000-04:002006-04-27T18:14:00.000-04:00Any guy that names his dog Baby can't be that toug...Any guy that names his dog Baby can't be that tough.<BR/><BR/>And I have some cop friends that would have popped the OA on the nose for that shit. What an asshat.Tracy Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310783668282179929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146173705768216022006-04-27T17:35:00.000-04:002006-04-27T17:35:00.000-04:00Your story beats mine......Your story beats mine......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510429.post-1146171375431108762006-04-27T16:56:00.000-04:002006-04-27T16:56:00.000-04:00Hi!(it's a dead give away, ain't it)"Baby"?Nice gu...Hi!<BR/>(it's a dead give away, ain't it)<BR/><BR/>"Baby"?<BR/><BR/>Nice gun!<BR/><BR/>Having myself been (temporarily) arrested at gunpoint, I feel that I can empathize with your point of view.Taihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03501421874989420807noreply@blogger.com