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Why do cops (without k9s) keep their vehicles running at all times?
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:07 am
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:07 am
Stopped to get food yesterday and there were 3 cop cars parked in the lot, all running, with air conditioner condensation steadily dripping underneath. None of them were k9. I figured something was up inside. Went in and the cops were sitting down for lunch. Is it protocol to leave the vehicle running for lunch break or did they just not want their cars to warm up? Seems like a waste of fuel.
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Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:08 am to celltech1981
Daring someone to steal it
This post was edited on 7/14/18 at 10:08 am
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:08 am to celltech1981
Ain't their gas money
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:09 am to celltech1981
Why do firemen take the fire truck to Albertsons ??
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:09 am to celltech1981
you should just be thankful they didn't give you a beat down for having these thoughts.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:10 am to celltech1981
To keep all the electronics like the laptops, radar guns, computer other computer stuff, cell phones, dispatch radio... you know all that stuff cool.
But you better not text and drive or you'll get a ticket
But you better not text and drive or you'll get a ticket
This post was edited on 7/14/18 at 10:13 am
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:10 am to celltech1981
Why do they park in the cop 69 position when they're talking?
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:11 am to djangochained
because they might have a fire call. Same with the gym. I've never seen them leave the fire truck running while they are eating lunch, though
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:11 am to East Coast Band
that's what i figured.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:11 am to celltech1981
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Is it protocol to leave the vehicle running for lunch break or did they just not want their cars to warm up? Seems like a waste of fuel.
Yes it is protocol. The electronics inside take a while to get up and running again, and they must be ready to respond to a call immediately. If they were to leave the electronics on and turn the car off, it would kill their battery.
This post was edited on 7/14/18 at 10:12 am
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:12 am to celltech1981
Every second counts when a call comes in on the radio. Them Duke boys won't get away this time!
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:13 am to TigersSEC2010
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Yes it is protocol. The electronics inside take a while to get up and running again, and they must be ready to respond to a call immediately. If they were to leave the electronics on and turn the car off, it would kill their battery.
Really makes you wonder how any crime was ever solved before 1995.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:15 am to TigersSEC2010
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Yes it is protocol. The electronics inside take a while to get up and running again, and they must be ready to respond to a call immediately. If they were to leave the electronics on and turn the car off, it would kill their battery.
You'd hate for someone to not get an inspection sticker ticket because of this. I find it a fiscally responsible policy. Hell, it's only several thousands of dollars per unit per year to keep them running so whatever.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:17 am to Hangover Haven
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Why do they park in the cop 69 position when they're talking?
Common sense answers this.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:19 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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You'd hate for someone to not get an inspection sticker ticket because of this. I find it a fiscally responsible policy. Hell, it's only several thousands of dollars per unit per year to keep them running so whatever.
That idle time isn’t where all the gas is wasted, it’s wasted in extra duty details where they sit on the side of the road or in a parking lot for 7 hours with the car running. That wastes more gas each yeah than their lunch ever could, but there is no way to change that because that is an accepted perk of law enforcement is using your vehicle for extra details.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:20 am to Hangover Haven
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Why do they park in the cop 69 position when they're talking?
Watch each other’s back
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:22 am to djangochained
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Why do firemen take the fire truck to Albertsons ??
Here in Tuscaloosa the fire department rolls to every accident. Even a minor one where their are no injuries and there is no need for a tow truck.
Why? Because it allows the fire department to say that they had 10x more "calls" than just for fires. But what it really does is cost a fortune to maintain these $750,000 ladder trucks, more frequent oil changes, fuel, tires, wear and tear.
But then they can say our trucks have high miles and we need new ones.
It is just a racket.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:24 am to celltech1981
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None of them were k9.
Well not anymore. Some cop probably shot the dogs
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:24 am to TigersSEC2010
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That idle time isn’t where all the gas is wasted, it’s wasted in extra duty details where they sit on the side of the road or in a parking lot for 7 hours with the car running. That wastes more gas each yeah than their lunch ever could, but there is no way to change that because that is an accepted perk of law enforcement is using your vehicle for extra details.
FWIW most, if not all, have a vehicle fee when a unit is required.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:24 am to alphaandomega
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Why? Because it allows the fire department to say that they had 10x more "calls" than just for fires. But what it really does is cost a fortune to maintain these $750,000 ladder trucks, more frequent oil changes, fuel, tires, wear and tear. But then they can say our trucks have high miles and we need new ones. It is just a racket.
As someone who has to maintain these giant bastards... preach on brother.
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