strmrdr
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LOL, is that where Orem is? And I thought I lived in the middle of nowhere. I''ll be sure to put that on my list of places *not* to visit. That poor woman!Date: 7/9/2007 5:44:38 PM
Author: poptart
Welcome to the insanity of Utah ladies and gentlemen.
*M*
Yea, about an hour and a half from my hometown. Sadly the story doesn''t surprise me. Utah IS the middle of nowhere, hahaha. Rent SLC Punk and you will understand about the craziness that drives people there.Date: 7/9/2007 5:52:45 PM
Author: Love in Bloom
Date: 7/9/2007 5:44:38 PM
Author: poptart
Welcome to the insanity of Utah ladies and gentlemen.
*M*
LOL, is that where Orem is? And I thought I lived in the middle of nowhere. I''ll be sure to put that on my list of places *not* to visit. That poor woman!
I don''t. And I doubt that many do.Date: 7/9/2007 5:51:00 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady
To defend my husband''s status as a police officer, I can say with complete confidence........... not all cops are jerks and they don''t overstep their boundaries.
This one however, apparently is and did. He should be ashamed of his behavior.
I can show you a wall of SDPD officers who have sacrified themselves in the line of duty. I can think of a great deal of them who while they are upholding the law and carrying on in the line of duty, get their fair share of abuse... just because they wear the uniform doesn''t mean most don''t have feelings about the job they do. Most I know are proud to wear their badge and protect their communities..
Don''t judge cops by one... if you do, you will be sorely disappointed.
~Proud cop''s wife~
Michelle
Indeed. Police officers with poor judgement and shaky tempers are certainly the exception, not the rule.Date: 7/9/2007 6:24:02 PM
Author: Ellen
I don''t. And I doubt that many do.Date: 7/9/2007 5:51:00 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady
To defend my husband''s status as a police officer, I can say with complete confidence........... not all cops are jerks and they don''t overstep their boundaries.
This one however, apparently is and did. He should be ashamed of his behavior.
I can show you a wall of SDPD officers who have sacrified themselves in the line of duty. I can think of a great deal of them who while they are upholding the law and carrying on in the line of duty, get their fair share of abuse... just because they wear the uniform doesn''t mean most don''t have feelings about the job they do. Most I know are proud to wear their badge and protect their communities..
Don''t judge cops by one... if you do, you will be sorely disappointed.
~Proud cop''s wife~
Michelle
double ditto agree.Date: 7/9/2007 7:06:07 PM
Author: musey
Indeed. Police officers with poor judgement and shaky tempers are certainly the exception, not the rule.Date: 7/9/2007 6:24:02 PM
Author: Ellen
I don''t. And I doubt that many do.Date: 7/9/2007 5:51:00 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady
To defend my husband''s status as a police officer, I can say with complete confidence........... not all cops are jerks and they don''t overstep their boundaries.
This one however, apparently is and did. He should be ashamed of his behavior.
I can show you a wall of SDPD officers who have sacrified themselves in the line of duty. I can think of a great deal of them who while they are upholding the law and carrying on in the line of duty, get their fair share of abuse... just because they wear the uniform doesn''t mean most don''t have feelings about the job they do. Most I know are proud to wear their badge and protect their communities..
Don''t judge cops by one... if you do, you will be sorely disappointed.
~Proud cop''s wife~
Michelle
Orem police spokesman Lt. Doug Edwards said, "Every officer in his career has situations they find themselves getting into, at the end of it they scratch their head and say, ‘gosh, how did this happen?'' Today, I think, was one of those days. Clearly there were some other options available."
Half of my family is or has been in law enforcement. I do not hate all police officers. As a matter of fact, I don''t think that I hate anyone. I work with a number of them in my job. Most are just trying to do a difficult job in a safe manner for themselves and those around them.Date: 7/9/2007 8:05:13 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady
I agree, Ellen, Musey, Belle & Snlee. Its those officers who do this stupid things who make it look bad for others..Date: 7/9/2007 7:26:27 PM
Author: belle
double ditto agree.Date: 7/9/2007 7:06:07 PM
Author: musey
Indeed. Police officers with poor judgement and shaky tempers are certainly the exception, not the rule.Date: 7/9/2007 6:24:02 PM
Author: Ellen
I don''t. And I doubt that many do.Date: 7/9/2007 5:51:00 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady
To defend my husband''s status as a police officer, I can say with complete confidence........... not all cops are jerks and they don''t overstep their boundaries.
This one however, apparently is and did. He should be ashamed of his behavior.
I can show you a wall of SDPD officers who have sacrified themselves in the line of duty. I can think of a great deal of them who while they are upholding the law and carrying on in the line of duty, get their fair share of abuse... just because they wear the uniform doesn''t mean most don''t have feelings about the job they do. Most I know are proud to wear their badge and protect their communities..
Don''t judge cops by one... if you do, you will be sorely disappointed.
~Proud cop''s wife~
Michelle
thanks to those who put their lives on the line to defend us everyday.
Orem actually has these same drought laws, I believe, as does the entire state of Utah since it is one big desert. That kind of caused me some confusion as well since there are strict guidelines as to how much and when you can water your lawn.Date: 7/9/2007 11:42:10 PM
Author: asscherisme
First off, I agree with SDLady, there are definately some good cops out there and I''m thankful that I feel safe in the town I live because we have a great police force. I am happy to pay my taxes for their salary.
Now, that being said, the guy who arrested that poor woman overstepped for sure.
If she was having to decide between eating and watering her lawn, hmmmm, she could have starved but she sure would have had a pretty green lawn.
Ironically in my town, they have watering restrictions due to drought. They are discouraging people from watering so the water can be used by the farmers. So they have alternating days assigned when you can water, and even times assigned based on your street. But if you violate those you will get a fine/ticket. Certainly not hauled off to jail!
Date: 7/10/2007 8:29:16 AM
Author: *Lindsey*
Guess I''m alone here... I think the lady acted like a brat. He asked for her name, to write a ticket, which should could have appealed, and she refused to give her name, which is disobeying law enforcement. She was arrested because she would not cooperate, which was her own choice.
It''s really such a shame... it seems to happen in every profession, but even more so with the police force. It bothers me to hear general negative remarks about police (seemed to happen a lot in high school and college...), because it is truly one of the most selfless professions, and I just wish everyone (especially kids) would have more respect for what they do for us.Date: 7/9/2007 8:05:13 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady
Its those officers who do this stupid things who make it look bad for others..
She could have handled it better, I suppose, but she''s 70, all alone, and wanted to call her son for help. And it was for not watering her lawn. It''s not like she was cooking meth or something.Date: 7/10/2007 8:29:16 AM
Author: *Lindsey*
Guess I''m alone here... I think the lady acted like a brat. He asked for her name, to write a ticket, which should could have appealed, and she refused to give her name, which is disobeying law enforcement. She was arrested because she would not cooperate, which was her own choice.
Very, very, very well said. I agree completely.Date: 7/10/2007 1:31:54 PM
Author: lumpkin
Where I think this story is terrible, no one ever reports on the wonderful things police officers do. There are always officers on duty, no matter what holiday, day of the week or time of day. They help doing such invluable, but thankless tasks like directing traffic and keeping the peace at huge parades and events, as well as investigating murders and crimes. We would not have civilization without police officers, because there are too many criminals and horrible people around who make it impossible. Police officers are domestic soldiers who are called on to do a myriad of duties. That just doesn''t sell as many newspapers or get as many web sponsers as stories like the one here.
The officer here, in this story, bad, bad, bad and should be ashamed for the light he has shed on his department and police everywhere. But I don''t think he''s the general rule.
Date: 7/10/2007 5:08:27 PM
Author: diamondfan
My mother in law got pulled over for speeding many years ago, and the cop wanted to know what her middle initial stood for. She told him it was none of his business and refused to tell him. He threatened to arrest her, and my hubby and his sister were in the car freaking out. He got mad and exercised authority cause she was being weird, and the kids were screaming, just tell him your middle name for pete's sake!
There are bad people in EVERY job, that doesn’t mean everyone in a certain job is bad. Generalizations like this drive me crazy.
This guy absolutely was out of line – there’s no doubt about it. But how does a grown woman with 70 years of life experience think it’s OKAY to go back in their house when a police officer is writing them a ticket, and refuse to give their name? If you were driving and got pulled over and pulled that cr-p, what do you think would happen? And she was in fact going against the town ordinance. No, I don’t think she should be arrested, but I do think that she needs to be treated like any and every other person would be in the same situation – just because she is older doesn’t mean she should be treated any differently. A law is a law.
There is nothing wrong with him writing her a ticket. Handcuffing her on the other hand – that’s ridiculous.
well I''m old enough that that is a compliment :}Date: 7/11/2007 9:12:01 PM
Author: treysar
strmrdr, you sound really YOUNG.