Several of my friends are police officers and though I have great respect for what they do, one thing that bugs me is that they are able to violate traffic laws with virtual immunity. I'm not talking about police in police vehicles, I mean when traveling as private citizens. Recently I was riding with one of them and he was pulled over after going through a speed trap. The trooper said he was doing 77 in a 55. When my friend told him he was a retired police officer the trooper quickley appoligized to him for the "inconvenience" and sent us on our way. This is not an isolated case, I've talked about the subject with all of my police friends and they tell me that they can travel virtually anywhere in the country without worring about getting a traffic ticket. Its called "professional courtesy". Although traffic violations aren't serious crime it doesn't seem like to much of a stretch for this sort of "professional courtesy" leading to more serious police corruption. It sends a message to young police officers that they are above the law. I believe police should be held to a higher standard, not a lower one. Wht do you all think?
Several of my friends are police officers and though I have great respect for what they do, one thing that bugs me is that they are able to violate traffic laws with virtual immunity. I'm not talking about police in police vehicles, I mean when traveling as private citizens. Recently I was riding with one of them and he was pulled over after going through a speed trap. The trooper said he was doing 77 in a 55. When my friend told him he was a retired police officer the trooper quickley appoligized to him for the "inconvenience" and sent us on our way. This is not an isolated case, I've talked about the subject with all of my police friends and they tell me that they can travel virtually anywhere in the country without worring about getting a traffic ticket. Its called "professional courtesy". Although traffic violations aren't serious crime it doesn't seem like to much of a stretch for this sort of "professional courtesy" leading to more serious police corruption. It sends a message to young police officers that they are above the law. I believe police should be held to a higher standard, not a lower one. Wht do you all think?
..because they are corrupt... most every one of 'em. Proofs' in the puddin', and you had a free sample to taste that day.
No, professional courtesy is one doctor not charging a patient who is also a doctor.
what you are describing is unethical behavior.
Actually, a doctor not charging a patient who is also a doctor is also unethical behavior and, in this state, illegal (all medical professionals must treat all patients the same way with regards to billing practices).
I don't like this - if you're willing to look the other way for a fellow cop, you'll look the other way for friends. And if you'll look the other way for small things, eventually you'll turn a blind eye to something more important.
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This will probably go a lot quicker if you just recognize that you are wrong and I am right.
Professional Courtesy, how far does it go?
