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Offline rpm

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« on: December 13, 2007, 11:27:58 PM »
From Fox 4 News tonight: "[The DCSO] has a new way to motivate patrol officers: gift cards . . . . Five $50 gift cards will be given out to the officer that makes the most DWI arrests . . . . "

Sheesh. The winner gets $50 based upon arrests, not convictions. So what does he care if his cases eventually get dismissed or thrown out, he has an incentive to make an arrest.

Fast forward to a year later. It's a weak case. A trial is going on. The jury wants to rely upon the officer's judgment when he decided to arrest the defendant after the field sobriety tests. The guy looked OK on tape but the officer had to have seen something to make the arrest, right? Or was it the motivation for $50? Even good officers are going to take a beating.
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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2007, 03:03:43 AM »
Dammm RPM. Go out, take a break.

See a Movie..chit man something.

I'm starting to worry about you Bro.

Mac
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2007, 03:19:11 AM »
What's wrong now, Mac?
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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2007, 03:37:13 AM »
Its his way of bribing you so he can catch up to your post count  :cool: ;)
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2007, 03:49:59 AM »
When a police dept starts to offer "cash" incentives for arrests then no good will be wrought.
If they were to apply it to convictions then maybe. I think there are probably many other aspects of the job that could warrant such a bonus. Public relations work, maintaining a neat and clean vehicle or uniform.  Why apply it to arrests?
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2007, 05:15:00 AM »
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Originally posted by AWMac
Dammm RPM. Go out, take a break.

See a Movie..chit man something.

I'm starting to worry about you Bro.

Mac


Maybe KBR is printing the certificates. :rofl
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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2007, 07:13:09 AM »
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What's wrong now, Mac?
He's not a psychologist...you'll have to figure that out yourself or go seek help.:confused:
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2007, 11:58:54 AM »
Dumb freaking idea. Not only is it the wrong incentive it just fuels the defense lawyers (liars) argument and taints the case even if it's a gold plated arrest.
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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2007, 12:03:50 PM »
Texan cops have a special place in my heart, considering they botched the investigation into my brothers assault, which led to his death, and let the bastige walk.
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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2007, 12:56:39 PM »
Wow, seems like a terrible idea.
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Offline john9001

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« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2007, 01:02:42 PM »
instead of 'protect and serve' they should put bounty hunter on their cars.
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« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2007, 01:08:56 PM »
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Dumb freaking idea. Not only is it the wrong incentive it just fuels the defense lawyers (liars) argument and taints the case even if it's a gold plated arrest.
Exactly.
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« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2007, 04:42:46 PM »
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From Fox 4 News tonight: "[The DCSO] has a new way to motivate patrol officers: gift cards . . . . Five $50 gift cards will be given out to the officer that makes the most DWI arrests . . . . "

Sheesh. The winner gets $50 based upon arrests, not convictions. So what does he care if his cases eventually get dismissed or thrown out, he has an incentive to make an arrest.

Fast forward to a year later. It's a weak case. A trial is going on. The jury wants to rely upon the officer's judgment when he decided to arrest the defendant after the field sobriety tests. The guy looked OK on tape but the officer had to have seen something to make the arrest, right? Or was it the motivation for $50? Even good officers are going to take a beating.


http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=58210
DUI arrests skyrocketing; credit given to state funds
By Amanda N. Maynord, amaynord@nashvillecitypaper.com

This year, [Nashville] Metro Police officers have made over 1,000 more drunken driving arrests than last year, the department reported Thursday.

Keeter said the department has been able to arrest more drunken drivers through a grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Office, which he said has provided the department with nearly $1 million to pay for officer overtime.

Before the overtime funding became available, officers were completing their shifts at 3 a.m., the typical closing time of bars in the area.

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DUHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seems Dallas PD officials are cheap skates with their measly $50 gift certificates...

Overtime! That’s the answer!

Couldn't they have adjusted the shift years ago to start an hour later thus end an hour later???

I am not making light of DUI Drivers; they need to be stopped and cops and firefighters get paid too little.

But dumb is dumb; changing the shift at the same time as closing time for bars is way dumb.

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« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2007, 05:15:42 PM »
What I'm sure most of you don't know is that even if you perform the field sobriety test flawlessly, blow a zero on the portable Breathalyzer, and haven't had a drink, the officer in question can arrest you for DUI.  Also you can be considered 'under the influence' if you take a benydril and drive.  It's all officer judgment.  THAT is what makes it a terrible idea.
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« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2007, 05:31:50 PM »
Bet it dosen't work.

An extra 50 bucks isn't enough to motivate an officer to get more drunks.

They should use the DPS method, get drunks or find yourself with a few extra night shifts.
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