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As a former supervisor I was against this practice.
Way too dangerous for the officer and traffic.

Another practice was parking in areas that have no parking signs. I had a complaint one time from a citizen who complained about an officer under my watch parking in a median right. He was parked right under a no parking sign. The officer then harassed the citizen who had the right to complain. He should have said, “ I am glad you brought this to my attention and I apologize along with finding a better place to park.”
I went out there issues him a citation, issued him a written warning in his file, and moved him to the worst duties on shift for a month. This looks very bad to the community you protect and serve.

These things have always pissed me off and shows a lack of respect to the citizens that pay the officer’s salary.

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Posted by johnnyrocket

Ghetto once known as Baton Rouge

Member since Apr 2013

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Posted on 8/9/18 at 6:31 am to BurningHeart

This saying is from my supervisor and it stuck with me my entire career.

He was very well liked by the community and within the dept. He was a straight shooter and knew how to deal with the public in a positive manner.

I do not care what others think it has a meaning to me as it came from an officer I looked up to.

His saying to me many times my first year working under him.
How can you issue a citation when you are violating the law no matter how petty?

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Posted by mikelbr

Baton Rouge

Member since Apr 2008

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Posted on 8/9/18 at 6:33 am to Open Dore Policy

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Not only should he not, but frankly that's pretty dumb.

BRPD does this on the Gauntlet(Perkins Road between Acadian and Essen).
They will sit in the middle turning lane on week nights with lights off waiting for speeders.

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