This is a fine example of deparments only trying to raise funds through catching speeders. To hell with the goal being to actually slow people down; let's put all importance on catching people speeding rather than slowing them down.

You know, in the cops defense, once people realize that the cops are getting "sneaky" about how they catch speeders, then people are going to start exercising more caution on the road. All it is is another take on the plain police cruiser. This time it's just elves.Link?

What do you mean, link? It's just common sense. I've seen it work. When people realize cops are getting "sneaky" they exercise more caution. For example, in my area, when cops started mixing their hiding spots up, to the point of actually feeling random, people started driving better so they wouldn't get caught. All the elf costume is another method of the same tactic.

This is a fine example of deparments only trying to raise funds through catching speeders. To hell with the goal being to actually slow people down; let's put all importance on catching people speeding rather than slowing them down.

You know, in the cops defense, once people realize that the cops are getting "sneaky" about how they catch speeders, then people are going to start exercising more caution on the road. All it is is another take on the plain police cruiser. This time it's just elves.Link?

What do you mean, link? It's just common sense. I've seen it work. When people realize cops are getting "sneaky" they exercise more caution. For example, in my area, when cops started mixing their hiding spots up, to the point of actually feeling random, people started driving better so they wouldn't get caught. All the elf costume is another method of the same tactic.

 

 

 

 

You are correct sir.

What do you mean, link? It's just common sense. I've seen it work. When people realize cops are getting "sneaky" they exercise more caution. For example, in my area, when cops started mixing their hiding spots up, to the point of actually feeling random, people started driving better so they wouldn't get caught. All the elf costume is another method of the same tactic.

While I agree with you that it's common sense (though it doesn't make it justified or legal), I would argue that it being common sense would be the exact reason why it won't happen in just as many cases as it will happen.

 

If cops were to pick different spots to catch speeders, I'm all for it though - as long as they have their uniforms on and their cars are somewhere in sight.

That guy is an ass and has no shame. The police shouldn't resort to dressing like Christmas icons when they're busting people. Do your job, which includes wearing your actual uniform.

 

If somebody kicked his ass, I wouldn't blame them.

 

That being said, the bottom line, as always, is: don't speed.

 

So you don't agree with undercover cops at all?

 

Different circumstance and you know it. Why does he need to "go undercover" as an elf to catch speeders, anyways, if that's your argument (which it isn't). So, I'll make an amendment:

 

Do your job, which includes wearing your actual uniform (unless you're off-duty or an undercover cop).

 

There. All bases accounted for.

 

Here's the thing, I don't need cops driving in their cars arresting people in clown outfits. That just makes things worse, because A) you're going to be double pissed they're wearing a stupid outfit, B) who the hell wants to listen to a clown read them their rights? and C) it makes the cop look stupid. Last time I checked the police are public servants and as such we dress them in an appropriate manner so that people recognize the uniform as a symbol of their rank and power in our society. Once you take off that uniform, in an instance like this, you're not only lowering the esteem of said rank, because you look like an object of ridicule and something to not respect, but you (the officer in question) is changing the nature of their job to something that it isn't; in this case that of an entertainer (which isn't his job).

 

And, you want to split hairs, replace clown with elf, but it's still the same thing. I'm not saying there isn't a time and place for it, because the police do a lot of public service, but I'll be damned if an officer giving out tickets should be doing this. I showed an officer this out at Hugg's work and he was livid and said essentially the same thing.

Here's the thing, I don't need cops driving in their cars arresting people in clown outfits. That just makes things worse, because A) you're going to be double pissed they're wearing a stupid outfit, B) who the hell wants to listen to a clown read them their rights? and C) it makes the cop look stupid. Last time I checked the police are public servants and as such we dress them in an appropriate manner so that people recognize the uniform as a symbol of their rank and power in our society. Once you take off that uniform, in an instance like this, you're not only lowering the esteem of said rank, because you look like an object of ridicule and something to not respect, but you (the officer in question) is changing the nature of their job to something that it isn't; in this case that of an entertainer (which isn't his job).

Actually, the elf just holds the radar gun and radios in to UNIFORMED officers to pull the vehicles over and hand out tickets. This isn't too different from an unmarked car being parked at some location and nailing speeders with calls to other vehicles in speed traps.

 

The fact that the guy is dressed like an elf, a bag lady, or an illegal immigrant should make little or no difference.

Here's the thing, I don't need cops driving in their cars arresting people in clown outfits. That just makes things worse, because A) you're going to be double pissed they're wearing a stupid outfit, B) who the hell wants to listen to a clown read them their rights? and C) it makes the cop look stupid. Last time I checked the police are public servants and as such we dress them in an appropriate manner so that people recognize the uniform as a symbol of their rank and power in our society. Once you take off that uniform, in an instance like this, you're not only lowering the esteem of said rank, because you look like an object of ridicule and something to not respect, but you (the officer in question) is changing the nature of their job to something that it isn't; in this case that of an entertainer (which isn't his job).

Actually, the elf just holds the radar gun and radios in to UNIFORMED officers to pull the vehicles over and hand out tickets. This isn't too different from an unmarked car being parked at some location and nailing speeders with calls to other vehicles in speed traps.

 

The fact that the guy is dressed like an elf, a bag lady, or an illegal immigrant should make little or no difference.

 

If you're a cop, dress like one. I don't understand the idea of adding trickery or fun into catching people.

 

See, here, we don't have cops dressing all cute. They have their areas where it's easier to catch speeders because the speeder can't see them until they've alread been caught. I just think this guy's a jackass, but I don't have much else to say.