Originally posted by Dichotomy
And you're probably a pretty good one that reacts favorably when you pull someone over they turn on their inside light (if it's dark) and make sure their hands are clearly visible until you have reached the vehicle. If they speak respecfully to you you return the favor in kind and, in some cases, let your judgement decide to let them go with a warning. Sadly my friend I think you're becoming a dying breed. I hope I'm wrong.
TY Dichto....
I always try and be as respectful as possible to everyone I deal with unless there is a reason not to..
I know that normally the situation is more stressful for them than it is for me, so I find no reason to escalate a situation by being (for lack of better term) an prettythang...
I find most of the time it is the young officers that receive most of the complaints about their behavior, both on and off the "job". And most of the time it is simply that.... they are young.
Most eventually "get it" and learn how to better deal with people but as with any profession you have those that dont and never will.
And yes I do react favorably when someone I stop does the things that you described. But I do have to say most of the time ( if I had to guess I would say 80%) I already know prior to speaking to them if they are getting a citation or not. I base this upon the nature of the violation.
For example :
A red light... Had the light just turned... Normally a warning. Was it red so long that had cross traffic been moving there would have been a crash..... Normally a ticket.
Speeding... How fast were they going 10-15 over most likely a warning.. 16 + over the limit normally a ticket.
Meaning is it obvious to everyone, including the driver, they were commiting a violation that was dangerous for themselves and others.
TY for your kind words sir <
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