Have you ever wanted to go on a ride-a-long with a cop? Well, here's your chance! Jump in, buckle up and hold on as I take you through the daily grind of the life of a cop.
I thought I would open up this post to any questions anybody has for the police. I'll answer any question... good, bad or ugly. Questions like... what does POPO stand for... or why do cops speed... or do cops really eat donuts... worst call.. best call... how do you get out of a ticket... whatever. If nobody has any ?'s then no biggie and I will move on to the next post. Have fun!
posted by Bloggin POPO at 11:09 PM
I am a Warrior born in the wrong century. I should be swinging a sword and an axe on the field of battle, but in this century I yield a badge, a mighty pen and a ticket book! I am a combat veteran of the U.S. Army and served almost 8 years as a sergeant in Military Intelligence. I left the military and became a corrections officer, but that was too confining so I became a police officer. I've been a cop for 12 years and if you are interested this blog will give you a glimpse into the world of a police officer. I am a Christian, a husband, a father, a son and a friend. I just moonlight as a cop to pay the bills.
21 Comments:
How do out of shape cops catch bad guys? I was in pretty good shape and always wondered how a criminal gets caught by an out of shape, donut eating, slower than snot police officer?
10:05 AM
if you are driving alone on a dark road and get the sirens behind you and it is not the traditional black and white car, is it really okay to keep going to a well lit area? If yes, should you call 911 and tell them you are doing that?
what DOES "pogo" stand for?
2:29 PM
I mean...poPo?
2:29 PM
People at work refer to 'popo' as something else. It means male genital in another language.
3:37 PM
My good friend Justin, where do I start? Obviously you would be very difficult to catch but only the smart ones get away so basically you'd be caught asap. =) The real answer is that we work smarter, not harder. And it's really hard to outrun the radio so all I really have to do is stay with you until the troops arrive. Plus we have access to K-9 dogs, helicopters, and tasers! So please feel free and try it sometime.
8:45 PM
Karen, the quick answer is yes. You can always drive to a safe location and pull over. If you have a cell phone then call 911 and let the dispatcher know what you are doing. It also helps to put your emergency flashers on so at least the officer knows that you are aware he is behind you. Good question!
8:49 PM
POPO is the slang word for police officer and generally only the police use it. It actually stands for don't Piss off the Police Officer or POPO for short. You violate the POPO statute and you are in trouble! =)
8:52 PM
And Jason....... we'll talk about it in private! =) Your work place might be on to something.
8:53 PM
John, have you ever been tazed? Last weekend we had four police officers at our house playing poker and ofcourse they were sharing stories and kept talking about their tazer gun so I had to know what it felt like! They didn't actually shoot me with it, just taped to my shoulder and lower back. It was the wierdest thing. It felt like an eternity but after watching the video it lasted only a couple of seconds. There were three of us that got tazed and we laughed so hard watching our reactions. Anyway, I wouldn't want those needles being shot into me but I love doing stuff like that! I know I'm crazy!
9:47 PM
Those were some great questions and answers! Thanks for the info! The only question i can think of isn't a police question...just a traffic one: Are you suppose to stop for a school bus when it stops on a 4 lane road (with turning lane in the middle) and you are completely on opposite sides of the road? I always feel like an idiot when that happens to me and I'm the "leader"!
9:25 AM
Andrea, in that situation no you do not have to stop as long as you are coming from the opposite direction.
11:59 AM
Laura you crack me up! I have been tased several times, twice at training and once during a struggle with the bad guy. Plus several secondary exposures with wrestling with a guy who was tased. And yes it does hurt, bigtime! It's actually a weird feeling and afterward it you almost have this euphoric type feeling. It's hard to explain to mere mortlas who have not tried it. I give you big props for doing it! Way to go! And as for the probes... you don't even feel them when they go in. All you feel is the wallop when the electricty hits and surges through your body. I also have many videos of my fellow cops getting tased and they are hilarious!
12:05 PM
I should spell check.... I meant mere mortals!
12:07 PM
Well, I get tased everytime I step out of line with my husband..so, maybe I should answer that question! :) JK!!!!!
2:16 PM
How do I talk a police officer out of a ticket before he gives me one? Are there some "magic words" that you like to hear that causes mercy to come over you and just give a warning? (By the way, I haven't had a tickety in like 5 years - knock on wood).
9:07 PM
Sabrina, great questions but hard to answer because there are so many variables. First, if you get pulled over by a motorcycle officer or a State Patrol officer you will most likely be getting a ticket. That's what they do. But my advice is let the officer know everything before he/she goes back to their patrol car. Once they go back to the car you no longer have any input. My advice is to be curteous, remorseful, take responsibility, and let the officer know you have had any tickets in a long while. Don't beg and plead but state it as matter of fact. Then simply ask for a break. The old "you have not because you ask not" words. So it should sound like this... "Officer I did not realize I was going that fast and I definately believe you otherwise you wouldn't be pulling me over. I'm sorry for not paying attention. I haven't had a ticket in 5 years and so if I promise to be more careful can I get a warning just this once?" I would love to hear that because all we hear is the exact opposite. And if you do get a ticket email or call me and I can help you from there.
1:18 PM
John...my John and were having a discusion on tabs!?!? The tabs on our truck expire this month (july) my question is, do we have a grace period until the end of this month to get the new tabs? Or could we get pulled over and be given a ticket right now for not having the new ones? I just need to know who is right?! me or him :) Thanks and great stories!!
10:21 PM
Wazzup Amy.... Here is the scoop on tabs. Every tab has a month of expiration which everyone already knows, but not everyone knows that each tab has an exact expiration date that falls within that month. You need to check your registration near the top left to see the expiration date. My Explorer expires on September 2nd of each year. Most officers will give you two weeks from that expiration date, but some only give you a week. I personally give you two months unless you fail to the attitude test or are doing something really stupid. The fine is $101 up to two months and then it is $192. So it is cheaper to get your tabs. But the whole "I have until the end of the month" rumor is not the case for a lot of people. I hope it makes sense and thanks for the question. Have a great day and get your tabs! =)
12:29 PM
When is your next self defense class? And what is the cost?
7:51 AM
My next class is Saturday July 29th from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Kent Commons in Kent. I think the price is only $25 but you'll have to call the Commons to verify that and sign up. It would be fun to have you there and Jess will be there also. I hope you can go. And thanks for reading my blog. =)
8:08 AM
Wazzup Leslie... and good question! I think that the typical person that becomes a cop is the "alpha male" personality. They are the ones that like action and are the typical jocks so-to-speak. But that is more country wide. Around here a large majority is the type that I call the "book smart" ones. Unfortunately, a lot of cops I know aren't the ones you need if someone was breaking inside your home at 2:00 am. There are only a few warriors that can actually look fear in the face and then punch it in the nose. And yes some cops are the whimps that were picked on as kids. We have a few of those too. The sad part is that being a cop truly changes people. Everything we see and do has a lasting effect and for most cops it changes them for the worse. For me I stay grounded several ways. First, I know that I really am not that special. But God has given me some specific talents that I am able to use well. Second, being a cop is not who I am... it's my job. Who I am is a husband, a father, a friend, a son, a Christian and more. Too many cops get caught up in wearing the badge and think they are all that when they so are not! I also have Jess who really keeps me grounded. So for me the key is to remember that I was placed here by God for his work and nothing else. It simply is just not about me. But I do love to catch bad guys and kick butt! =)
11:25 AM
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