This guy told me that one of the tools that he uses is Raiders Stickers.
He told me if he is on the prowl, he will usually pull behind a car displaying a sticker representing the silver and black. It's not that he hates the Raiders, it's just the local "Raider Nation" thugs that he's not too fond of.
Typically, a reason to pull the car over will arise and usually, a cite will result. Not too rarely, a cause to search the car will be presented to him and quite often, the local representative of the Raider Nation will end up missing the game, as they took most of the T.V.s out of the jail.
I am sure that there was some exaggerating going on as he told me this method of police work. Knowing the area where he works, I am even more sure that there was an element of truth to it, likely a large element.
I guess I am cool with it, I just hope I don't run into a deputy that hates Packers fans.
Thanks for reading,
Schmoe
I'm cool with it, and also hope that there's no Packers haters.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, at Townsville PD there's a few Bear stickers and a few Packer stickers, got some equal representation. Monday will be an interesting day around here....
Hey Joe, as a civilian reading through your blog, I realised that I don't know the difference between a truck, a ladder and an engine. Any clarification?
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delay in moderating these comments, today has been a little busy.
ReplyDelete911 & the Randomness - You must live near the "Mason /Dixon line of football loyalty. Some of family live in southern Indiana. Around there, about half are Cubs fans, half Cardinals fans. The Cubs fans have been too vocal this year.
Sam - This is an easy one, if I keep it simple.
An engine (also known as a pumper) is a unit with a water tank, pump and hose. They also have a few shorter ground laddders.
Engines around here usually have 500 gallons or so of water, though some have a little more. The pumps can move anywhere from 500 gallons of water per minute to 1500 GPM, depending on the purpose of the engine - wildland, structure, urban rural etc.
Truck companies are the larger units with large ladders affixed to the unit. Ladder lengths commonly range from 75 ft. to 110 ft. and may have a basket on the end of the ladder. Trucks can also be called ladders, ladder trucks or fan bitches. Certain types of truck companies are called snorkels
Truck companies also have a larger compliment of ground ladders - ones that are not affixed to the unit and can be carried and placed by firefighters.
Typically, trucks do not have a water tanks, pumps or hose, though some fire departments order them equipped as such in an effort to reduce the number of units purchased. These usually are referred to as quints or maintenance hogs.
Conversely, you can order an engine with a small telescoping boom attached with a ladder affixed to the boom. These are called telesquirts or boat anchors.
As you can tell, I am not a big fan of quints or telesquirts. I have worked on both, thankfully the KBFPD is done with them.
Typically, truck companies are used for ventilation, rescue and salvage where the engines are used for getting water on the fire and for EMS.
Keep in mind though with reduced staffing, many departments have shifted the traditional roles and functions around.
Thanks for the comments/questions.