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Think this would've ended better if he was open carrying?
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A-R »
Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:55 pm
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For those who say they'll refuse to identify while open carrying, do you think that will end better or worse for you than it did for this driver who...
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Not really fair posting a complete moron as an example. This guy was soliciting catastrophe. rlol That behavior is asking for trouble under any...
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Last post by VMI77
Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:42 am
Almost got to have The Talk with a nice officer
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treadlightly »
Mon May 25, 2015 9:25 pm
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While securing the rear area of our business I saw a weak flicker of pickup headlights and a feeble attempt to grind a starter down in an underpass...
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I think you did just fine.
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Last post by ShootDontTalk
Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:08 am
First time being "disarmed" during a traffic stop
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joelamosobadiah »
Tue May 05, 2015 9:02 am
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I had my firearm in the center console, currently unloaded with two magazines in console as well. I work in courthouses so I cannot carry inside so...
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When I told him yes he asked I remain seated and not move while he retrieved the firearm. He went around the vehicle to the passenger side door,...
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Last post by NTexCopRetired
Fri May 08, 2015 1:20 pm
Speeding (?) Ticket then no ticket
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AustinMRH »
Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:50 am
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Late October on a Sunday I was pulled over in my wife's car with the full family (wife, toddler, and angry dog) and my j frame. In my wife's car so...
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I've had one unwritten before - simply for knowing the right person. It was a paper ticket of course, it'd be trivial not to drop the copy in...
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Last post by cb1000rider
Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:22 pm
Pulled over for the first time w/ CHL
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uthornsfan »
Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:30 pm
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On my way from Austin to Arlington to meet up with an old Air Force buddy and to go to the Rangers game. Was going through Lorena talking to my...
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Correct. I handed him my dl and chl and stated insurance was in glovebox with the firearm.
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Last post by uthornsfan
Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:47 pm
Keep an eye aloft
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treadlightly »
Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:55 pm
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I'm a sailor by nature and am as happy with sheet and tiller in hand as with a handgun on target. This might be long, but I think it might be worth...
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Shared on FB
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Last post by jmra
Fri Mar 27, 2015 5:32 pm
We have a hero in our family
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The Annoyed Man »
Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:11 am
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Officer Tim Whitley is my son's brother in law. He's married to my daughter in law's sister. He thankfully did not get burned, although he did cut...
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Well done, Officer Tim Whitley! :clapping:
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Last post by Jason K
Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:22 pm
Weird Encounter in Louisiana… not sure if 'real'
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Scott in Houston »
Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:39 am
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Coming back from Florida with my family, I had an unmarked vehicle (a pickup truck) get right on my rear bumper on I-10.
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No, In no way shape or form was this guy in the PU truck a LEO or anything else of importance. Just some knucklehead, thats all...
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Last post by RonW956
Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:32 pm
Wife's contact with San Antonio PD.
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Frankie »
Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:43 am
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My wife was recently pulled over by SAPD on I35 heading home from work. This is her account of what happened,
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I drive 5 hours to offsite places and the whole time I have my company cell phone off. Company rules so someone doesn't like it then tough.
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Last post by winters
Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:18 pm
Respect our DPS and Troopers
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Lubbock1911 »
Sun Mar 01, 2015 9:13 am
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I truly respect these guys as they show you respect as well. However a couple of years ago I got irritated.
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Four pages of posts have failed to address a very, very important point - when you give consent, you have effectively waived any defense you may have...
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Last post by Bolton Strid
Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:42 pm
Inspection Stickers as of 3/1
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Captain Matt »
Fri Feb 27, 2015 2:07 pm
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As a companion to the Motorcycle Lighting Question for LEO thread, can LEO tell us what guidance they're getting on inspection stickers starting...
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I wonder if a picture of the two stickers on your windshield would suffice?
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Last post by jmra
Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:53 pm
Wild Horses
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bloodhound13 »
Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:41 pm
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On our way to our property in Jacksboro, we ran across a downed fence and about 6 horses milling about the two lane highway where the speed limit is...
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Back in the mid 70's, while in high school, I rode a Triumph 500 twin...quite often at a high rate of speed. One afternoon, I was rapidly overtaking...
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Last post by talltex
Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:28 am
brazoria county sheriffs dept
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Texas_Blaze »
Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:19 pm
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Truck broke down at intersection on a busy road. I called brazoria county sheriffs dept to direct traffic till tow truck came. Night time and my...
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I agree, just sounds like an officer verifying owner of the vehicle. Glad you had a safe encounter.
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Last post by sugar land dave
Tue Feb 17, 2015 8:55 pm
Positive LEO encounter by Hot Rod Magazine staff.
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G.A. Heath »
Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:05 am
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Hot Rod Magazine produces a YouTube show I enjoy called Roadkill, all car guys should watch at least one episode of it. They are currently taking a...
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Sadly, one idiot had to chime in.
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Last post by baldeagle
Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:25 am
UTDallas Police interactions
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labrat1001001 »
Tue Feb 10, 2015 2:35 pm
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I normally park on the west and north sides of UTDallas parking lots, but this semester I started parking on the east side (Floyd and Lookout...
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Too bad real bumpers are a thing of the past. Back when I had a Ford Fairmont, it was pretty common for nobody to ever get out of the car in that...
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Last post by KD5NRH
Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:08 pm
Doritto's Commercial Finalist
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Keith B »
Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:24 am
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Not exactly a contact or blooper, but funny. A reserve deputy stars in this ad submitted for the Doritto's Super Bowl ad competition and has made it...
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There are very few commercials I enjoy. This one falls into that category. A family member of my neighbor win it last year.
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Last post by mojo84
Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:04 am
Weatherford Police shoot woman answers door with gun in hand
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n5wd »
Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:23 pm
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Taken verbatim from the 10:00pm newscast tonight on Channel 8, WFAA:
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Heck, i dont even answer the door...ever..without knowing who is on the other side. ESPECIALLY at night.
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Last post by dihappy
Sun Feb 08, 2015 1:35 am
Trooper contact east of commerce on sh 11
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powerboatr »
Tue Jan 27, 2015 7:37 pm
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Let me start by stating this stop blew me away.
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Our DPS and Sate Troopers have my utmost respect. They are out there all alone miles from help. I have never met one who was not well trained and...
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Last post by Lubbock1911
Fri Jan 30, 2015 9:21 am
Motorcycle New Law 1/1/2015
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gemini »
Fri Jan 09, 2015 5:02 pm
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Posting in this section, because this could cause you to be stopped by your local Barney.
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Okay, yes it has the frame handle grip - I never knew that was what they were and the few passengers I have given rides to just held on to me. Learn...
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Last post by Jaguar
Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:36 pm
Speeding in Allen TX
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Rrash »
Mon Jan 05, 2015 3:24 pm
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Welp, my lucky streak of 12 years without being pulled over has been broken recently, and I guess when it rains, it pours (if you can call being...
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You were speeding and he was just doing his job.
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Last post by Maxwell
Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:49 pm
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Last post by Dadtodabone
Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:00 am
McKinney traffic stop - very friendly
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robster »
Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:46 pm
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McKinney PD LEO pulled me over as I was leaving my neighborhood to let me know my headlight was out. I had noticed the headlight myself about 90...
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A pleasant encounter robster. Well done, and welcome to the forum! :tiphat:
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Last post by joe817
Fri Jan 09, 2015 1:30 pm
Pleasant Contact with Aransas Pass Pd!
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dedeye »
Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:36 pm
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Got Stopped today For Driving In the passing Lane.
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This is true. A few years back I was headed to my FFL (after dark) to pick up a new pistol. The shortest route was down a farm road next to Alliance...
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Last post by Rex B
Thu Jan 08, 2015 9:21 am
Ponder PD
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jasday »
Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:06 pm
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My first time being pulled over since getting my CHL. I rolled through a blinking red light (the closest thing to a stop light that is in the town)...
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Happy endings! :hurry:
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:15 pm
I was used!
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rwg3 »
Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:30 pm
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As a roadblock of all things. Though if any of you met me you might think that would be an obvious decision. :lol:
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Don't know if it's SOP, but it sure sounds dangerous! :shock: :eek6
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Last post by joe817
Sun Dec 21, 2014 11:25 pm
Pleasant Encounter in College Station
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J.R.@A&M »
Mon Dec 01, 2014 4:44 pm
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Got pulled over for the first time (in ten years) by CSPD for a grossly out of date inspection sticker. Handed over my DL, CHL, and insurance card....
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:iagree: :mrgreen:
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Last post by WildBill
Sun Dec 21, 2014 5:12 pm
Pulled over twice in two days...
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TVGuy »
Mon Nov 17, 2014 4:24 pm
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So, I took a couple of days off and had a four day weekend. The wife and I went to a B&B in Oklahoma Thursday for a night and while heading back home...
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That's interesting that he stopped you for that. I encounter people driving 10-15 mph below the speed limit in the passing lane regularly on I-10...
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Last post by mojo84
Fri Nov 21, 2014 11:41 am
Funny........
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bilgerat57 »
Sat Oct 04, 2014 1:46 pm
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Some time back, we were waiting to meet up with and escort a procession out of DFW for a soldier who was KIA in Afghanistan. One of the DPS officers...
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Motorcycle not needed. We have plenty of members who drive cars and trucks. Everyone's welcome! :tiphat:
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Last post by bilgerat57
Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:53 pm
RIP Sgt Mike Naylor.
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G.A. Heath »
Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:35 pm
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Today Ector County Sheriff's deputy Mike Naylor was killed while serving a warrant.
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No. That was over 50 years ago. Though I have been there in the late 90's.
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Last post by OldCurlyWolf
Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:23 am
My Oops! A positive outcome......
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bilgerat57 »
Thu Oct 02, 2014 11:01 am
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I was helping to set up a flag display at a recent funeral for an EMT. I was unaware that my motorcycle vest had raised and then snagged on my Glock....
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I had something very similar happen in the office, where I was talking with a co-worker, and another co-worker, who saw my grip, pulled my shirt over...
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Last post by Rrash
Fri Oct 03, 2014 1:13 pm
New Mexico Traffic Stop
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TresHuevos »
Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:22 pm
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I was stopped on I-10 east Saturday morning by New Mexico State Police. No muss, no fuss. It went like this:
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My guess? He was looking for drugs. The speeding was just an excuse.
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:47 am
Part Time LEOs cannot work off duty jobs.
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nightmare69 »
Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:50 pm
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This is bureaucracy gone wild and it will prevent me from making ends meet. I just started a job working part time for a university police dept...
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I was still in law enforcement when this law was passed. We used Reserve Deputies extensively for extra jobs. If I remember, this was pushed through...
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Last post by Smokey613
Mon Sep 22, 2014 2:42 pm
LEO Contact!!! No Big Deal!
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birdman253 »
Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:53 pm
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I had to call the local police department to file a report for vandalism. The officer came out, looked over the signage that was spray painted, and...
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If you look back at the reports of LEO contact through the years, its clear that LEO's are becoming more comfortable with CHL's, as is the general...
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Last post by Rrash
Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:13 pm
Killeen TX: Multiple officers shot serving no knock warrant
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Jumping Frog »
Wed May 14, 2014 10:20 pm
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I do not know whether the guy was innocent or guilty of drug trafficking, but I do see a real downside to the use of no-knock warrants.
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Mr. Guy is being charged with one count of capital murder and three counts of attempted capital murder. The DA is going for the death penalty....
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Last post by baldeagle
Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:27 pm
Not a "contact or blooper" but an interesting article
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mojo84 »
Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:28 am
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This is an older article but it gives some good insight from a cops perspective. Hope this isn't a duplicate post. Much of it is common sense or...
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I have never been stopped while carrying but have been in two fairly serious traffic accidents, one in Dallas and one in Grand Prairie, while...
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Last post by OldCurlyWolf
Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:55 pm
Pearland PD stop with expired DL
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Kodiak101 »
Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:48 pm
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Last week I was on the way to the PSC range with my buddy and the truck was stocked with our pistols and ARs. As I'm driving I pass by a parked...
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I see what you did there. :lol:
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Last post by ripnbst
Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:27 pm
First encounter with CHL
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slr001 »
Sat Aug 16, 2014 11:43 am
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Well I had my first encounter last night... It was with the police in Durant OK.
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Jumping Frog,
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Last post by slr001
Mon Aug 18, 2014 10:24 am
Not a Good LEO Encounter
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Tireshred »
Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:15 am
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A guy I work with (he took his CHL class but hasn't sent it off) was going to his deer lease a couple of weekends ago to spruce the place up. He took...
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Thanks for clearing that up. :txflag:
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Last post by Deltaboy
Sun Aug 17, 2014 8:18 pm
First LEO Encounter w/CCW
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prepperbear »
Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:53 pm
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Went to local Exxon/7/11 to fill up at around noon. Always condition yellow at gas stations..too many gas moochers. Two pachucos roll in a beater...
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One addendum....my interface (CCW notification and CHL) with the LEO who requested ID was consistent with
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Last post by prepperbear
Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:06 pm
We Too Oten Overlook the "Gooduns"
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Jim Beaux »
Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:07 pm
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I got a kick out of watching this. You could tell that both were moved by this event.
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Wow!
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Last post by Abraham
Thu Aug 14, 2014 11:45 am
Contact With Fort Worth PD
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jamminbutter »
Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:26 pm
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Had a very great contact with six Fort Worth officer's this afternoon.
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No need to tell the dispatcher you have a CHL - it gets too easy to confuse them with unnecessary info. They are entering a paraphrase of what you...
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Last post by gigag04
Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:57 pm
My first(and hopefully)last LEO encounter
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RetNavy »
Mon Aug 04, 2014 4:33 pm
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Going UTSW for monthly check up went through Bonham, rolled through a stop sign, (one i have been stopping for years) saw the cruiser just up the...
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Phhht! That's nothing. I would have given you a trophy. :mrgreen:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:53 pm
Excellent Traffic Stop in Tomball
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Vol Texan »
Mon Aug 04, 2014 12:12 am
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I was up in Tomball yesterday visiting cousins, and left town headed south toward home on 249. They're doing lots of construction on the highway -...
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Same here, Froggy; I drive it regularly (from Jones to Tomball and back); many speeders, very few police. I've seen a constable or two, but no...
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Last post by brhalltx
Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:36 pm
First Police Encounter after CHL Permit...Video
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JonnySW »
Sat Jul 26, 2014 11:23 pm
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So i was on the job late the other night training a new employee. Those of you who have seen my other post, know that i work on ATM machines all...
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I don't mind police asking questions, or stopping by to check it out, but it seemed overkill to me. I've been doing this for almost 10 years and it's...
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Last post by JonnySW
Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:01 pm
Another Warning
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Blindref757 »
Mon Jul 28, 2014 3:22 pm
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I was headed home about midnight after umpiring a minor league baseball game. I was approaching my turn on a dark, tree-lined East Texas FM road when...
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sounds like a great encounter to me! :tiphat:
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Last post by budroux2w
Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:46 pm
First contact: very disappointing but I'll take it!
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jayinsat »
Mon May 19, 2014 7:52 pm
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This weekend I had the pleasure of marrying my oldest son to a wonderful young lady in Galveston. That is, I performed the ceremony. The next...
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I can't say I envy you, I've been carrying almost 3 years and still haven't made 1st contact.
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Last post by BigBangSmallBucks
Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:45 pm
Another reason to dislike Nickelback
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Jaguar »
Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:34 am
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Wow. That is all I can say is wow...
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Last post by CoolBreeze
Fri Jul 04, 2014 5:22 pm
Best DUI stop EVER!
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The Annoyed Man »
Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:56 pm
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At first, I thought this was a put on, until it got to the last 7 or 8 seconds. Priceless!
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Staged or not, new or old, it still makes me laugh. :thumbs2:
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Last post by TexasGal
Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:58 am
Cop that runs from scene
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mojo84 »
Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:25 pm
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Returns to perform a heroic act by saving a man. Way to go Officer! Appreciate your dedication to protect and serve even though it endangered your...
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Considering that the gas pump was leaning on his car, I think it was a wise decision to leave the car where it was. I got the impression he might...
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Last post by SQLGeek
Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:50 pm
Police Academy Adventures
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nightmare69 »
Sun Jan 26, 2014 2:54 pm
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Starting this thread as a blog of my time in the police academy. A little background on myself, Im 29yrs old and after working for a large public...
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My pleasure!
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Last post by Excaliber
Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:32 pm
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