It’s Waze. You’re not using it to plot your cat burglaries. You’re checking it for speed traps.I have mixed feelings on this one. If it is just about the checkpoints and speed zone enforcement, yeah, I don't think it's a valid complaint.
However...
Such applications also show where police are not. There is a potential criminal side to this.
Meh.... that sounds more like a Devil's advocate argument more than a scenario that would really be of concern. If someone knows that cops are hiding behind the billboard sign looking for speeders on Main St, does that automatically mean that the liquor store on Elm St is a prime target for robbers? I would say most criminals would try to rob the liquor store on Elm St. with the assumption that police are just minutes away, therefore, they will try to be quick and to the point regardless.I have mixed feelings on this one. If it is just about the checkpoints and speed zone enforcement, yeah, I don't think it's a valid complaint.
However...
Such applications also show where police are not. There is a potential criminal side to this.
Meh.... that sounds more like a Devil's advocate argument more than a scenario that would really be of concern. If someone knows that are hiding behind the billboard sign looking for speeders on Main St, does that automatically mean that the liquor store on Elm St is a prime target for robbers? I would say most criminals would try to rob the liquor store on Elm St. with the assumption that police are just minutes away, therefore, they will try to be quick and to the point regardless.
Have you ever encountered someone with a jammer? Does that only work with radar?I'm fine with it. FYI, when I work speed enforcement it's usually on an overpass with a laser. I'm not hiding, but you'd be amazed at the folks who zip past at 90+ with me sitting up there in plain view.
I also know I have about 30 minutes at that spot before the "pace" drops to 75-ish. Waze. Which is fine with me, since the goal is to get folks to slow down. I just go get a cup of coffee; check my zones; and then go find another spot.
We gotta clamp down on these traffic violators. Speeding, busted taillights and reefer possession... the three menaces of any civil society.
Agreed. I'm not much of a ticket writer. I had more than my fair share of speeding tickets before I became a LEO, most of them deserved, a couple weren't, but I like being proactive as a LEO and keeping up appearances in the crap parts of town.I'm fine with it. FYI, when I work speed enforcement it's usually on an overpass with a laser. I'm not hiding, but you'd be amazed at the folks who zip past at 90+ with me sitting up there in plain view.
I also know I have about 30 minutes at that spot before the "pace" drops to 75-ish. Waze. Which is fine with me, since the goal is to get folks to slow down. I just go get a cup of coffee; check my zones; and then go find another spot.
Took a lil' of that for the ride home did ya?Lighten up, Francis. I don't even look at anything less than 15 over...I've never written a ticket for a tail light, head light, or Miller Lite...and I've dumped enough traveling herb on the side of the Interstate to keep California stoned for a month.
Sergeant Stadanko I'm not.
Took a lil' of that for the ride home did ya?
Agreed. I'm not much of a ticket writer. I had more than my fair share of speeding tickets before I became a LEO, most of them deserved, a couple weren't, but I like being proactive as a LEO and keeping up appearances in the crap parts of town.
I make a lot of stops but give more warnings than anything. I'm in high crime areas, looking for warrants, dope or intel, but rarely sit still for very long...our cars stick out like a sore thumb anyway.
WAZE doesn't bother me, especially for traffic violations. Unless you're being stupid and endangering other motorists, use it to your heart's desire.
Yes. They work.
The good ones will jam the radar for 3-5 seconds then shut off. Reason for that, the officer can zone in on who has the jammer
It’s a big ass fine if you are caught with one, especially in a big truck.
I think I can drive in your domain, but @tim , @Grand Vol and @orangeblood79 will probably pull me over, bust my taillights and my ribcage and sprinkle coke on my dash to make it look like a kingpin arrest.Relax, Ras...just tell me it's you and I'll write the warning instead...
Dude, do you really think that low of me?I think I can drive in your domain, but @tim , @Grand Vol and @orangeblood79 will probably pull me over, bust my taillights and my ribcage and sprinkle coke on my dash to make it look like a kingpin arrest.
You forgot the spray. We're going to spray him.No, actually we've all discussed this without your knowledge. Should the opportunity arise, we're going to handcuff you...dress you up as AOC (heels and lipstick included)...and force you to sing "We Are the World" at the business end of a Taser. Then we're going to post it here.
luther will probably offer to marry you online.
I owe you the truth.
Interesting fact
Mississippi sheriff depts don’t have radar guns. Only officers allowed to shoot radar are local and state police.