Cool Cop Thread

[ThatOneEuroE30]

a side from getting harassed by a waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffles county sheriff my experiences haven't been bad.
It always seems the cops/sheriffs/troopers in the rural areas are the worst.

[Exodus_2pt0]

Got a State Trooper around here that I have encountered a few times in the Miata.

First time stopped me for no front plate and no inspection sticker. Wrote me a ticket for the inspection sticker, and let the plate slide.

A month later, I still had no sticker or front plate. I explained that there was no way I was going to get the thing to pass VA inspection, and I was in the market for a newer DD. He let me go. Cool cop in my book, could have written me up again and I wouldn't have blamed him.

Needless to say, the Miata is now parked. I'm trying to sell it, but not very hard. I like it too much.


Also got stopped in Manassas with a friend, my wife, and the little one in the back seat sleeping. The officer shined his flashlight right in my babies eyes. He informed me that a headlight was out, and was very apologetic. I think he was concerned for the possible wrath from the Mother of a woken baby.

[e30onBBSs]

Until you need one.

I have met my share of assholes too. To be honest they are a minority. They just stick out more. I can more cool.cop stories than asshole cop stories.

The ironic part is most of my encounters are a result of BREAKING THE LAW!! Traffic laws to be exact. ;)

In the end that's what it all comes down to. People bitch about speeding tickets and shit but that's their job, and when some real shit is going down and 911 shows up in 2 minutes it's all worth it. They risk their lives and do a pretty good job.

[e30onBBSs]

I had my actual license on me; it wasn't valid. They're called the exact same thing. smh.

yes but there is a big dif between a suspended license and just not having it on you at the time. "smh" for clarifying? :roll:

[ST1G]

Cop bashing on here is frowned upon. I'll go ahead and clean it up now, but anymore bashing and I'll just start cleaning house.

worst thread ever....

Peter, good luck with your future endeavors on this forum.

[Jims5543]

worst thread ever. fuck cops

Until you need one.

I have met my share of assholes too. To be honest they are a minority. They just stick out more. I can more cool.cop stories than asshole cop stories.

The ironic part is most of my encounters are a result of BREAKING THE LAW!! Traffic laws to be exact. ;)

[peter321]

worst thread ever. fuck cops

[rturbo 930]

My dad was a cop and one of the coolest guys Ive ever had the pleasure to know,... I know lots of cops and they are just people. Just like there are assholes on this board there are assholes in uniform... Its just numbers

Although I think that cops don't entirely deserve their reputation, I do think there is something about the position of authority that attracts assholes to that line of work, so the number of assholes in the police force might be a little higher than the average.

That said I've never had a bad experience with a cop, so I can't really bash them. The few that I've met seemed like nice guys. And the media really doesn't help since they only report on what they do wrong.

[Jims5543]

Of all the places you could have been

I laughed after I typed that too, in his defence, he was not going there (gym rat) he was driving by and saw my truck. It was my out of shape ass buying the coffee but no donuts so I can drink beer. :)

[GunMetalGrey]

Timely topic. A good friend of mine is a police officer, I was at dunken donuts this morning getting a cup of coffee I was just about to leave when he pulled up behind my truck and we ended up Bsing for about 20 minutes.

Of all the places you could have been

[Jims5543]

Timely topic. A good friend of mine is a police officer, I was at dunken donuts this morning getting a cup of coffee I was just about to leave when he pulled up behind my truck and we ended up Bsing for about 20 minutes.

He used to street race a lot when he was younger. He is in his late 20's now and I got him into Autocrossing. He almost bought my sons E30 325is then decided to buy a 318is instead, I warned him to drive it first, he did not listen. He sold it shortly after that. Not enough power for him.

He now has a New Mustang GT, next to a S2000 and he just sold a Civic SI and a Z06 just before that. He hates pulling over people speeding and prefers to pull over people driving like ass hats. He feels like a hypocrite writing a speeding ticket. A cooler car guy / cop you will not meet. His dad is a retired NYC cop and just as cool. More on them in a moment.

While we were talking an old lady walked up to him, shook his hand and thanked him for keeping us safe. I know him well, he hates sappy shit, I had to hide my laughter while it was going on. I guess there is a Thank a Cop campaign going on to counter all the anti cop crap that is going on.

My cousin is also a cop, I was taking my sons friend home a couple of months ago and broke down in the town where my cousin works. He saw us, and gave the kid and I a ride home in his brand new SUV Interceptor, we told that 10 y/o kid it will be is first and last ride in the back of a police car. LOL!!

Then he took me back to my truck and hung out with me while I waited for AAA. He offered to take me to the station a few times so I could be in A/C.

He used to race 1/4 mile all the time and is a car guy too. He likes pulling people over for speeding though, he lets a lot of car guys go with warnings but he told me I would be amazed how many people he pulls over with warrants for their arrest and / or no insurance (I hate that) or registration on the vehicle. He changed my tune on speed traps.

Here is my cousin hanging with me while broken down:


Back to my Friend and his dad a retired NYC Cop, here is his restored early 70's NYC police car, the same type of car he drove as a rookie. How cool is that?

[JasonC]

No problem. And also got to remember that we have members on here that are police, and also members that have family and friends that are police. I know there are bad apples in the law enforcement community. But to lump all of them together and just bash on them isn't needed here.

[GunMetalGrey]

Cop bashing on here is frowned upon. I'll go ahead and clean it up now, but anymore bashing and I'll just start cleaning house.

Thank you.
There is a very bad rep about cops lately, and it is quite disappointing. I understand that not all cops are gentle old ladies, but they also have to keep their safety in mind. I have had enough cop experiences in regards to automotive issues and never once have I felt pissed after or that they did something wrong.
Got pulled over for a random reason by two cops, and they suspected drugs or alcohol and were very authoritative in what they were doing. I simply answered their questions and had nothing to hide. A bit later my friend and I and the two copswere standing by our cars talking about cars, new cop cars and one of the cops brothers STI's.
People have such a terrible attitude towards cops and treat them with so much disrespect, yet are up in arms when a cop says anything that isn't sugar coated.
Be respectful to them and they will most likely return the favor.

[JasonC]

Cop bashing on here is frowned upon. I'll go ahead and clean it up now, but anymore bashing and I'll just start cleaning house.

[blunttech]

My dad was a cop and one of the coolest guys Ive ever had the pleasure to know,... I know lots of cops and they are just people. Just like there are assholes on this board there are assholes in uniform... Its just numbers