Today I was eating at a local diner(as I have been for the last few years), and as I'm sitting in there eating my breakfast...the owner walks onto the floor and says, "If anyone has a car parked on the sidewalk...you better move it now or your going to get written up." Now before DC reaches out and smacks me upside the head for parking on the sidewalk, let me just inform you that patrons at this diner(which has been here for over 50 years)have been using this unused portion of the sidewalk as additional parking ever since I can remember. I have also been parking there for YEARS and I've never had a problem.
Well all that got thrown out the window today! As I walked out to move my car, I already saw a police officer on a bike about 50 ft away from my car writing something on his clipboard. I did not approach him, but rather got in my car, started it up...and waited for him to walk over which he eventually did. As he walked up to the window, I rolled it down and he said, "Your lucky you came out when you did, because I was just about to write you up!" He seemed in a decent mood, and I was happy because I avoided a 50 dollar parking violation.
Ok before I go any further..seems normal enough so far...doesn't it?
Then I say, "I'm sorry officer."
Now the **** hits the fan! He flips out because I referred to him as "officer." He states that he is sick of people saying that bull**** and that I went to school just like he did. I told him I was still going to school, and also asked him how I should reply as not to offend him. He said "sorry" is sufficient...and proceeded to rant on for about another 10 mins while I sat there smiling and nodding my head in agreement(no need to further agitate him). I've never heard of an LEO being offended by people referring to them by their official title. I would think they would prefer this...but maybe I missed something? My apology was genuine...and I was polite and courteous at all times.
Anyone know what happened?
Edit: I do not intend any disrespect towards LEOs on this board by posting this...apologies in advance if I do so...
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06-07-04 11:52 AM #1
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ok have you ever heard of this before...
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06-07-04 11:55 AM #2
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was he an officer, deputy, or trooper. Many cops I know prefer to be called by their correct title. Maybe this guy was just tired of being refered to that way because he thought most of the people that say that to him do so condendcending?
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06-07-04 11:57 AM #3
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Local police officer.
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06-07-04 12:03 PM #4
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Couldnt tell ya warlock....im guessing it was a had to be there kinda thing, eh?
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06-07-04 12:35 PM #5
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Were you mooning him when you said it? lol
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06-07-04 01:08 PM #6sbrad Guest
Sounds like he had MPH today.
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06-07-04 01:29 PM #7
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Sounds like a **** to me. You shoulda flipped him off.
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06-07-04 01:34 PM #8
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Isn't it worse to try to guess the correct form of address and get it wrong? ie calla Deputy "Trooper" and vice-versa. I thought Officer was kinda universal...
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06-07-04 02:12 PM #9
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:scratches head..
Did you say Occifer? That's a bit bizarre. I've been called a lot of other names, but flipping out over officer. Weird."The answer to this last question will determine
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06-07-04 02:58 PM #10
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I dunno...seemed pretty unfair to me...but after all I was getting off not paying for a parking citation...so I repressed the urge to say some smartass comment :D
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06-07-04 03:09 PM #11
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My buddy once told a guy on a stop we were on the following. "You called me deputy? "Take a look at this uniform. Does it say sheriff on it? Does it look like a big coffee stain to you? What does my badge say? Trooper read it and understand it next time you get stopped by a Trooper. Got it? Good, now drive safe."
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06-07-04 03:19 PM #12
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Originally Posted by darrell
Your buddy sounds like a **** too. :D"In memory of DCLaw- EOW@RealPolice 02-20-2007.
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06-07-04 04:24 PM #13
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Ditto on the dicko! :D Originally Posted by Norm357
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Excellent!! Originally Posted by Norm357
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06-07-04 05:09 PM #15
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Originally Posted by Darin
Dude what is it with you and Dicks? Have a fettish for the pajogawing mr?
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