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Should you arrest an off-duty cop? |
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Tuesday, 10 May 2005 |
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Controversy abounded Saturday after I related my story of seeing a couple in civies leave me in their dust the week before. No lights flashing; not a peep from the siren. When I caught up due to interference in their lane, it appeared at 10 AM on a Sunday morning consistent with an off duty St. Louis County police officer and his wife perhaps a wee bit late to services......
On the other hand, perhaps it was a male/female undercover pair dressed in suit and tie/flowery dress respectively, getting ready for a bust. Unlikely, I surmised. I suppose it wouldn't have bothered me if I hadn't just mde the 3 hour run from north central Missouri home at just a tad over the speed limit (OK, at least I admit it!) for fear of being ticketed, having insurance gouge me further and most important eduring the embarrasing cat calls from my wife and 3 kids after the event. The question is of course, should this be a perk we should expect and tolerate, or not? The consensus from callers was uniformly 'NOT', judging from your calls. One fella even suggested a citizens arrest. Yeah right, I'm going to risk the retribution of a cop who can find where I live, monitor my comings and goings and in general potentially make my life miserable. I think I'll give 'em a pass every time. You? Register and 'Shout out" your advice. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 May 2005 )
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