I’m ex-LEO and I never intentionally gave another officer or military any traffic citation but I didn’t advertise the fact… (until now – ooops).
Why blatantly post something like this in public? Cops have a bad enough rap as it is because of traffic enforcement. We all know how LE is resented for what the citizen considers revenue generating citations and so called “speed traps”. Why add insult to injury and further tarnish LE integrity by posting this in a place where non-LEO can read?
Please don’t misunderstand - I’m not against cutting fellow cops and military a break – I’m just against advertising the policy/practice.
This is a good point of view to see.
I believe in professional courtesy, but my first reaction to it was extremely negative. It conjured up notions of corruption and elitism until I thought about what cops do.
Like the site says, they deal with the worst of us, are lied to and fought with constantly. I admire any officer who can spend 5 years in the force and have the mental and moral strength not to come away completely racist and jaded against people.
I don’t have a problem with officers extending each other an occasional professional courtesy, I do think those who believe they can endanger other motorists constantly and are entitled to unlimited grace from traffic laws should not be extended this courtesy. I would assume other officers know who these jerks are too. I think the main deciding factors should be how much of an ass they are, how blatantly they badge the on duty officer and how dangerous they are driving.
With all that being said, this site is a major mistake and the jerks who put it up and contribute should be deemed persona non grata with regards to any future graces.
I would say that resentment is well deserved. If you don't believe me, ask the lucky folks in Virginia who are now required to pay fines in the thousands of dollars for traffic offenses.
I guess there is no problem here.