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I went on a ride along with Onpartol yesterday. It was a great experience. I got to meet Thinblueline also. Here are a few observations:
The bad:
1. The Rochester PD cars suck! The AC was not working well and it was round 95 out yesterday!
2. Tow tag sounds very similar to toe tag. We went to a traffic accident (about 30 seconds into the ride along) and I thought someone was asking for a toe tag (even though I know they are not applied at the scene)!
3.Rochester has some areas that are just plain gross! Not trying to offend anyone from there, just an observation.
Though I don't tend to criticize police that often I wanted to go on a ride along anyway. I had to pick up a rifle from Gunner57 and I thought it would be a good opportunity to see the sights of Rochester! The police there deal with more calls than I thought. It was busy busy none stop from the second I arrived until I left. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to give details on the cases so I won't. I can tell you from first hand experience that OnPatrol and all the other officers I observed were nothing but professional and respectful even during some tense situations. The general public was treated very politely. It was a good experience. Some of the people on this forum that do nothing but criticize the police (I do at times) should go on a ride along in an urban environment. Things happen quickly and it can be quite stressful. It's best to walk a mile in someone's shoes before passing judgment.
On the way home I had another LEO experience (the state police this time). I was passing a slow car (45 in a 55). The car in front of me also passed. When we were back in our lane I saw the lights flashing (after about 30 seconds). I was clocked at 85 in a 55. I might have been going that fast for 5 seconds. Both cars were pulled over. As required by Broome county I informed the trooper I had a concealed firearm on my left hip. I handed him my permit with my license and kept both hands on the wheel. I also told him about the rifle I just bought in the back seat. He said no problem and went to his car. He came back, gave me my permit and license and said he noticed I have never had a ticket. He said have a nice day and sent me on my way without the speeding ticket.
The bad:
1. The Rochester PD cars suck! The AC was not working well and it was round 95 out yesterday!
2. Tow tag sounds very similar to toe tag. We went to a traffic accident (about 30 seconds into the ride along) and I thought someone was asking for a toe tag (even though I know they are not applied at the scene)!
3.Rochester has some areas that are just plain gross! Not trying to offend anyone from there, just an observation.
Though I don't tend to criticize police that often I wanted to go on a ride along anyway. I had to pick up a rifle from Gunner57 and I thought it would be a good opportunity to see the sights of Rochester! The police there deal with more calls than I thought. It was busy busy none stop from the second I arrived until I left. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to give details on the cases so I won't. I can tell you from first hand experience that OnPatrol and all the other officers I observed were nothing but professional and respectful even during some tense situations. The general public was treated very politely. It was a good experience. Some of the people on this forum that do nothing but criticize the police (I do at times) should go on a ride along in an urban environment. Things happen quickly and it can be quite stressful. It's best to walk a mile in someone's shoes before passing judgment.
On the way home I had another LEO experience (the state police this time). I was passing a slow car (45 in a 55). The car in front of me also passed. When we were back in our lane I saw the lights flashing (after about 30 seconds). I was clocked at 85 in a 55. I might have been going that fast for 5 seconds. Both cars were pulled over. As required by Broome county I informed the trooper I had a concealed firearm on my left hip. I handed him my permit with my license and kept both hands on the wheel. I also told him about the rifle I just bought in the back seat. He said no problem and went to his car. He came back, gave me my permit and license and said he noticed I have never had a ticket. He said have a nice day and sent me on my way without the speeding ticket.