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originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: JimNasium
There are departments throughout the country that rely on this kind of thing to raise funds, they usually have a representative from the legislature that will pass laws declaring those areas to be part of a "drug route corridor" or some other officious sounding name to gain Federal funds from the high numbers of arrests that stem from these fishing expeditions.
Another thing to look at is if the jails in these areas are "Private" then You will know it is indeed a tentacle from a much larger fund eating machine.
Thanks for the inside look. In your opinion, how come 'good cops' don't whistle blow about it. It takes another off duty cop that was subjected to it or, like yourself, one in retirement to give us this yah hey its systemic and goes all the way up the ladder.
originally posted by: onequestion
a reply to: FamCore
And that is why we need to be armed.
originally posted by: Boadicea
a reply to: IslandOfMisfitToys
I do appreciate the point that you are trying to make; however, strictly speaking, the legal issue is the end-run around the Constitution and our Bill of Rights, specifically our right to be secure in our person and possessions, which prohibits random searches and seizures. The requirement for probable cause and a court-ordered warrant is being ignored and therefore violated under color of law and easily manipulated/fabricated "probable cause" -- i.e., the K9s.
Ever since witnessing that incident I'll choose to believe civilians first over the police reports.
originally posted by: IslandOfMisfitToys
originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: JimNasium
There are departments throughout the country that rely on this kind of thing to raise funds, they usually have a representative from the legislature that will pass laws declaring those areas to be part of a "drug route corridor" or some other officious sounding name to gain Federal funds from the high numbers of arrests that stem from these fishing expeditions.
Another thing to look at is if the jails in these areas are "Private" then You will know it is indeed a tentacle from a much larger fund eating machine.
Thanks for the inside look. In your opinion, how come 'good cops' don't whistle blow about it. It takes another off duty cop that was subjected to it or, like yourself, one in retirement to give us this yah hey its systemic and goes all the way up the ladder.
Exactly.
Just look at the thread from an ex-cop who is now pregnant and thinks it's an injustice that she has to take a drug test to get prenatal care.
I wonder how many people she gave drug tests to when on duty?
originally posted by: ladyvalkyrie
a reply to: IslandOfMisfitToys
THAT is what happens to cops who complain.