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sperbonzo · 08-28-2014, 07:24 AM

This guy is awesome.... and he works in my neighborhood. If only more cops would stand up for the rights of citizens instead of turning a blind eye to the abuses of their fellow officers, then more people would recognize that "most cops are good".

Way to go bud!!! I salute you.

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Sly · 08-28-2014, 07:37 AM

There was an episode of The Wire where a young cop was complaining to an older cop about the neighborhood and that all of the residents were trash and nobody helped him out when it was in their best interest. The older cop went into a speech about how proper policing is not about keeping people down. It's about knowing the area, making friends, making good contacts, helping people out, and improving the community. It is not about beatings, batons, hiding out in a car. It's about walking the streets. Knowing your neighbors. Improving their lives, and in turn, they improve yours. All of these skills are what salespeople need. Entrepreneurs need. Cops need the same thing, they just don't seem to realize it.

sperbonzo · 08-28-2014, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

There was an episode of The Wire where a young cop was complaining to an older cop about the neighborhood and that all of the residents were trash and nobody helped him out when it was in their best interest. The older cop went into a speech about how proper policing is not about keeping people down. It's about knowing the area, making friends, making good contacts, helping people out, and improving the community. It is not about beatings, batons, hiding out in a car. It's about walking the streets. Knowing your neighbors. Improving their lives, and in turn, they improve yours. All of these skills are what salespeople need. Entrepreneurs need. Cops need the same thing, they just don't seem to realize it.

Outstanding post, and utterly true.

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mopek1 · 08-28-2014, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

... proper policing is not about keeping people down. It's about knowing the area, making friends, making good contacts, helping people out, and improving the community. It is not about beatings, batons, hiding out in a car. It's about walking the streets. Knowing your neighbors. Improving their lives, and in turn, they improve yours.

Couldn't have said it better.

_Richard_ · 08-28-2014, 08:19 AM

funny how this law was meant to prevent the KKK on the streets

money biz · 08-28-2014, 08:31 AM

did this guy just say he drives around with the mask and a cape in his car?

fetishwealth · 08-28-2014, 09:01 AM

you are downtown miami? were here also...

seeric · 08-28-2014, 09:11 AM

Good for him. Bravo. I will follow this case on Google Alerts.

There is certainly a war coming. Ferguson was only partially about race. The police actions, and things that were caught on tape were very impactful to all citizens.

This is the beginning of something big that has been brewing for a long time. The government is getting too big for it's own britches and they are trampling the rights of the citizens.

People will only tolerate so much.

sperbonzo · 08-28-2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by fetishwealth

you are downtown miami? were here also...

North Miami, actually. Get in touch sometime. Come hang out on the boat!

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bronco67 · 08-28-2014, 02:40 PM

I saw a stat today that said there are 21,000 residents in Ferguson -- and there were 32,000 arrest warrants issued last year. How is that even possible?

There's a scam the local government is running by raking in money for fines from every bullshit charge they can drum up. And who do you think the victims of all that extra policing will be?

SilentKnight · 08-28-2014, 04:42 PM

Interesting video.

It's unfortunate that he stands to potentially lose his career over this - but I admire his fortitude and principles.

The world could use a lot more guys who think this way.

Police (civil servants) have to come to the realization that with social media and everyone carrying cellphones/cameras these days - they can no longer get away with their abuse of the law-abiding public.

This isn't to label all cops bad, of course. But there are certainly a large number of bad apples in the barrel - and we're long overdue for an overhaul.

MrBottomTooth · 08-28-2014, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

There was an episode of The Wire where a young cop was complaining to an older cop about the neighborhood and that all of the residents were trash and nobody helped him out when it was in their best interest. The older cop went into a speech about how proper policing is not about keeping people down. It's about knowing the area, making friends, making good contacts, helping people out, and improving the community. It is not about beatings, batons, hiding out in a car. It's about walking the streets. Knowing your neighbors. Improving their lives, and in turn, they improve yours. All of these skills are what salespeople need. Entrepreneurs need. Cops need the same thing, they just don't seem to realize it.

Sadly this attitude seems to have died with the last generation of cops that have retired or are approaching retirement, at least in my area.

Jel · 08-28-2014, 06:32 PM

ok that's 1 decent cop, who they are most likely going to sling out - which kinda says it all about all the others

And also: I kinda liked what he had to say... Right up until he came out with 'turn off the TV - turn off the sports'. no no no no no!

DAMNMAN · 08-28-2014, 07:33 PM

One stand up dude!!!! They don't want guys like him on the force. He's done.
Shows you how bad it really is out there.

He said the war is coming, he may be right. But, if more cops would be upstanding and honest to their oath to the constitution there would be no war coming.

RyuLion · 08-28-2014, 08:19 PM

Yeah, it's a bummer..

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seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	Good for him. Bravo. I will follow this case on Google Alerts. There is certainly a war coming. Ferguson was only partially about race. The police actions, and things that were caught on tape were very impactful to all citizens. This is the beginning of something big that has been brewing for a long time. The government is getting too big for it's own britches and they are trampling the rights of the citizens. People will only tolerate so much. Last edited by seeric; 08-28-2014 at 09:15 AM..

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bronco67 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,032	I saw a stat today that said there are 21,000 residents in Ferguson -- and there were 32,000 arrest warrants issued last year. How is that even possible? There's a scam the local government is running by raking in money for fines from every bullshit charge they can drum up. And who do you think the victims of all that extra policing will be? __________________ Last edited by bronco67; 08-28-2014 at 02:41 PM..

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DAMNMAN Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,440	One stand up dude!!!! They don't want guys like him on the force. He's done. Shows you how bad it really is out there. He said the war is coming, he may be right. But, if more cops would be upstanding and honest to their oath to the constitution there would be no war coming. __________________ email: zmaster (at) earthlink.net ICQ: 196678616 ZMASTER One less god!!! I contend that we are both an atheist. I just belive in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.

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SilentKnight Megan Fox's fluffer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shooting pool in Elysium Posts: 24,818	Interesting video. It's unfortunate that he stands to potentially lose his career over this - but I admire his fortitude and principles. The world could use a lot more guys who think this way. Police (civil servants) have to come to the realization that with social media and everyone carrying cellphones/cameras these days - they can no longer get away with their abuse of the law-abiding public. This isn't to label all cops bad, of course. But there are certainly a large number of bad apples in the barrel - and we're long overdue for an overhaul.

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Jel Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,904	ok that's 1 decent cop, who they are most likely going to sling out - which kinda says it all about all the others And also: I kinda liked what he had to say... Right up until he came out with 'turn off the TV - turn off the sports'. no no no no no!

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