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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm » in Site Announcements, Questions & Suggestions

Don't even think of posting the direct line phone numbers to the DPS Director or anyone else within DPS. If the number isn't available on the DPS...

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My car was stolen today

Last post by cxm « Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:50 am
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by Flatland2D » Fri May 12, 2006 1:11 am

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I got home from school late last night and noticed my car was missing this morning. I couldn't believe it at first - you just don't expect that kind...

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Actually your comment did cause me to think about repellents.... I did think CS might work ok... given the fact I probably can't use Sarin.... which...

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Last post by cxm
Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:50 am
Couple of contacts for you. one +, one so-so

Last post by Commander « Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:26 pm
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by 1TallTXn » Sun Jul 09, 2006 11:07 pm
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Friday I took off for town on the motorcycle to run some errands. I accelerated enthusiastically into traffic. Glanced down and realized I was doing...

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The inital order was for 30 Chargers statewide for 2006. These will be evaluated for maintainence costs to determine how many or if any will be...
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Last post by Commander
Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:26 pm
TX DPS on I 35

Last post by Commander « Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:18 pm
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by carlson1 » Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:50 am
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I was dead wrong. 96 in a Construction zone. Trooper was very kind. Gave my DL and CHL. He ask me where my weapon was. I explained to him that I had...

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I forgot to put an asterik on my last statement. :smile: NTTA has a contract with DPS for patrolling the Tollroads in the Dallas area.
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Last post by Commander
Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:18 pm
Mesquite PD

Last post by tvone « Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:54 pm
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by tvone » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:41 am

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Every so often, we get a client from the EU that comes over for meetings. Conversations usually start out that they can't believe what we own here,...

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The insurance company didn't bend over, which was a surprise to me. She said we ran the light...

Unfortunately for her, there were witnesses. :grin:...

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Last post by tvone
Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:54 pm
Travis County SO Deputy Contact

Last post by Kalrog « Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:27 am
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by dave_in_austin » Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:34 am

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I had cause to have contact with a Travis County Sheriff's Office deputy Sunday. I was attacked and bitten by a dog while riding my bicycle in...

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They don't work weekends by me either. And since it wasn't a call for shots fired, I am guessing that they weren't? What kind of a dog was it and do...

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Last post by Kalrog
Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:27 am
late at night leaving Liberty Hill, Hwy 29 to Georgetown

Last post by Kalrog « Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:22 pm
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by 64zebra » Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:58 pm

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This past Thursday night (11:45 pm) on the way to Austin I was pulled over just outside Liberty Hill/Georgetown by a Sheriff's Deputy. I saw 2 cars...

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I have lived in WilCo since the mid '80s. I didn't need a map.

Although there was this one time that I was running around lake Georgetown that I...

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Last post by Kalrog
Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:22 pm
Clarification

Last post by Glockamolie « Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:38 pm
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by Piney » Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:36 pm

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Greetings--

I recently had a contact with a Deputy. I was rear ended in an auto accident -- quite minor for my vehicle thanks to my trailer hitch....

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In my few :lol: encounters, I've simply handed over both DL and CHL, and not said a word. I don't like the idea of even saying gun , weapon , or...

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Last post by Glockamolie
Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:38 pm
My DPS contact. It's a good one.

Last post by Venus Pax « Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:51 pm
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by dws1117 » Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:59 pm

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My Mother, two kids, and myself were headed out to get some lunch and my car was hit from behind. Everyone was properly buckled in and we are all...

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Whoa! Definitely scary. I'm glad they quickly cleared you.

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Last post by Venus Pax
Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:51 pm
New member with a story...

Last post by Bubba « Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:30 pm
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by Glockamolie » Sat May 13, 2006 9:47 pm

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Back in 2003, I was going with a friend from Katy to Tulsa, OK for a car show weekend. We couldn't leave until after work on Friday, so we knew it...

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... snip I hate to make judgement based on looks, but this guy had the wife-beater t-shirt, a semi-mullet haircut, various tattoos, etc. I'm a...

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Last post by Bubba
Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:30 pm
Tear Gas In The Court Room

Last post by Bubba « Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:03 pm
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by carlson1 » Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:50 pm

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Ran into an ex-DA that I knew from Smith County. He reminded me of a special moment in my life. It was right after we started carrying CS tear gas...

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Been really busy with work and NASTY divorce, haven't been online much. :(

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Last post by Bubba
Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:03 pm
HEROS

Last post by flintknapper « Fri Jun 09, 2006 5:22 am
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by carlson1 » Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:43 am

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I do not know if anyone has seen this, but it deserve our attention. . .(in my opinion)

:patriot:

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Agreed,

Thank You, for the site.

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Last post by flintknapper
Fri Jun 09, 2006 5:22 am
LEO Thanks And Be Careful

Last post by longtooth « Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:58 pm
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by carlson1 » Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:17 pm

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If Mr. Cotton needs to move this I will not be offended. I was not for sure where to place it. A dear LEO friend was shot and killed today in Smith...

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Me too my friend./

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Last post by longtooth
Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:58 pm
Compassionate Policeman

Last post by aguyindallas « Wed May 24, 2006 5:15 pm
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by carlson1 » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:53 am

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I am not going to leave the Police Dept or the name of the Hospital because I do not want to cause any problems for any officer. Last week I had a...

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Well, I hope all is well with the heart situation.

Also, good to hear that some overzealous officer didnt respond. Rules are rules, and in the wrong...

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Last post by aguyindallas
Wed May 24, 2006 5:15 pm
Thinking becoming a COP which better HPD or Harris County

Last post by cxm « Sun May 21, 2006 7:09 pm
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by Boma » Sun Apr 16, 2006 5:53 pm

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The tought of being a leo intrigues me and it looks like an exciting career. Which is better to apply for HPD or the Harris County Sheriff's...

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Are those the only choices????????

Look into DPS.

V/r

Chuck

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Last post by cxm
Sun May 21, 2006 7:09 pm
Good LEO contact in Arlington

Last post by XD_Dan « Wed May 17, 2006 10:03 pm
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by switch » Wed May 17, 2006 5:21 pm

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Went to ex's house to pick up son for visitation - I guess he forgot to tell her I was coming. She called 911, told them I was an intruder and I was...

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Your ex-wife sounds like a sweet gal. :roll:

I thought my ex was bad, but you win.

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Last post by XD_Dan
Wed May 17, 2006 10:03 pm
I got a CTW...story inside

Last post by Flatland2D « Tue May 16, 2006 8:30 pm
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by gigag04 » Sat May 13, 2006 1:54 pm
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In college station there many apartment complexes scattered all over. Thursday night, a buddy who was graduating on friday and I went to a hot tub at...

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Say if gigag had been carrying somehow... just hypothetically (I don't want to go there :o ), would it have been a worse offense? I've heard that...
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Last post by Flatland2D
Tue May 16, 2006 8:30 pm
Vinton City Police, Louisiana (rating: 2.5/10)

Last post by KBCraig « Sat May 13, 2006 11:17 pm
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by SteyrM40 » Sat May 13, 2006 6:15 pm

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Hello everyone,

Though this didn't happen in Texas, it happened just outside of our borders. Seeing as anyone heading out of the state eastbound on...

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If an officer wanted to put my guns in my trunk, I'd tell him no. By giving him permission to open your trunk, you've effectively consented to a...

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Last post by KBCraig
Sat May 13, 2006 11:17 pm
Right on Green Arrow?

Last post by txinvestigator « Tue May 09, 2006 11:29 pm
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by ghentry » Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:20 pm
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My wife just got home and was given a ticket by HPD's finest(?). She was on a road with two or three lanes. Lane 1 (furthest to the right) was a...

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That is correct. The question in court will be, based on the ticket, did she turn while the light was ALL RED, or did she turn with the green arrow?...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Tue May 09, 2006 11:29 pm
LEO Contact (or lack of)

Last post by G.C.Montgomery « Tue May 09, 2006 9:36 am
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by ghentry » Sun Apr 23, 2006 4:41 pm

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RANT: This morning on the way to church, I was on I-10 heading East on the HOV lane. The car in front of me was swerving and came VERY close to...

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I've had similar experiences with calling in drunks. I just don't bother anymore unless it has resulted in an accident. With the limited resources of...

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Last post by G.C.Montgomery
Tue May 09, 2006 9:36 am
Ex LEO needs contacts

Last post by JB3 « Thu May 04, 2006 10:14 pm
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by longtooth » Thu May 04, 2006 5:50 am
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I POST THIS W/ PERMISSION FROM CARLSON1. I post it here by choice & hopefully the vast majority of our regulars will come to it. It is gun related...

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My wife and I are saying prayers for him and we pray for a good recovery John @ Jeannete
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Last post by JB3
Thu May 04, 2006 10:14 pm
Catching The Crooks While Carrying

Last post by gigag04 « Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:50 am
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by Mrjayjay00 » Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:13 pm

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Texas City 04/27/05 9:30pm
Just doing my nightly drive to get a pack of ciggs, usually drive by my place of business at 9th & 9th and my buddy's...

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+1.....after a 50 week hiatus.

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Last post by gigag04
Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:50 am
Contact with Webster PD

Last post by stevie_d_64 « Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:34 am
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by KinnyLee » Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:06 am

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So a couple of my friends and I was waiting for a couple friends at the back of the parking lot of Starbucks and Barnes and Nobles by I45.

It was...

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I'm due too...

Even though I was NOT a marine...I only took them where they needed to go and do all that marine stuff... :lol:

I'm going to sport...

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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:34 am
Run in with the League City Police at Alex Rodrigez Mercedes

Last post by tomneal « Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:15 pm
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by KinnyLee » Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:57 am
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So, me and my friend had nothing better to do and decided to check out the new cars at BMW and Mercedes dealerships at League City. We were looking...

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I have seen those low white pipe fences for maybe 30 years. I always have viewed them as a way for the car dealership to keep the new cars in the lot...
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Last post by tomneal
Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:15 pm
Speaking of coming to an officer's assistance...

Last post by KBCraig « Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:36 am
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by KBCraig » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:21 pm

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There's a Baton Rouge traffic division officer who's probably pretty happy he had civilian help.

There are three articles here. I'll post them in...

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This is a situation where you better do a whole lot of communicating. Start by asking the officer if you can help. If he obviously can't answer, then...

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Last post by KBCraig
Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:36 am
Of Golf Courses and Garden Hoses

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by cxm » Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:41 am

I guess this story can now be told... everyone involved must by now be long retired.

Many years ago in Florida the town I lived in was pretty quiet...

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Last post by cxm
Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:41 am
Speeding Ticket I-10 Harris county

Last post by KBCraig « Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:34 pm
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by DiverDn » Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:11 pm

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I learned that I-10 close to downtown Houston is a 60 mph zone (I live in Jefferson county and don't get to Hoston much). I was caught with laser...

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Have you ever asked an officer to disarm so you'd feel more comfortable?

Same logic. Without specific behavior that makes the officer worry for his...

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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:34 pm
Helped DPS Tonight - Brought Back Old Memories

Last post by dws1117 « Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:47 pm
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by carlson1 » Thu Feb 16, 2006 2:56 am

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I had to go to East Texas for some doctor visits. My wife and I stopped at the Cracker Barrel on Hwy 69 and I-20. As we went to exit the parking lot...

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Thanks guys. Now I need to replace my keyboard. :smilelol5:

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Last post by dws1117
Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:47 pm
The Lawdog Files

Last post by jimlongley « Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:46 pm
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by tomc » Fri Feb 03, 2006 12:38 pm

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I recently discovered these stories by Lawdog a short while ago. I apologize to those already familiar with him for this post, but I think they are...

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I just came in from Wichita Falls, and I had to drive 240 miles from Amarillo to get there, most assuredly NOT west Texas.

BTW, West, Texas is a...

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Last post by jimlongley
Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:46 pm
Citizen Contacts

Last post by Baytown « Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:42 pm
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by Baytown » Fri Sep 09, 2005 1:02 am
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I forgot to share my encounter w/ a CHL'er on a call a couple of weeks ago.

I get a call of a prowler and the homeowner is in the woods trying to...

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:grin:

Weird thing here: He always talks about his wife in the trailer, and dispatch has talked to his wife, but I have not seen her on the two...
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Last post by Baytown
Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:42 pm
looking suspicious and LOL !

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by Bubba » Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:55 pm

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In Palo Pinto County it seems that poaching is a family tradition for the locals. It is a very poor, rural county with abundant white tail deer. The...

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EVERYONE should remember the police are just people. Just because he did his job and gave a slip of paper that cost you does not make him a bad...

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Thu Feb 02, 2006 2:16 pm
Domestic Disturbance

Last post by Baytown « Thu Feb 02, 2006 3:57 am
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by anygunanywhere » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:58 pm

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Most LEO contacts reported on this and other forums deal with traffic stops. I was involved in a domestic dispute this past Tuesday (1-3-06) in...

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Hey, where was I for all of this. PM me with the case number if you got one. If not, PM me the approx time and date and I can see what officer...

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Last post by Baytown
Thu Feb 02, 2006 3:57 am
wreck, CHL, police

Last post by 1TallTXn « Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:00 am
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by sensei » Sun May 01, 2005 10:49 pm

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Was in a automobile accident. It was raining bad. It was a four car. Person slammed on their brakes and guy in front of me slammed on his, I slammed...

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I dumped my bike in Johnson Co last week. The Trooper who worked the accident didn't even really look at my CHL when I handed it too him. just handed...

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Last post by 1TallTXn
Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:00 am
LEO contacts

Last post by flintknapper « Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:44 pm
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by tgt_usa » Fri Dec 24, 2004 2:32 am
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My four experiences are a mixed bag but none worse than slighty unpleasant. The first was the result of being tail-ended by a driver who had himself...

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I've been stopped twice in eight years. Once by the DPS for not having a front license plate on my Early Bronco, and once for an expired inspection...
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Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:44 pm
Encounter with a Sheriff in Tomball

Last post by stevie_d_64 « Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:56 pm
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by gigag04 » Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:35 pm

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Finally got pulled over with my CHL.

I got through with a long night last night including fun events like this:

Apparently after I get it...

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I'm getting slightly tired of all this Aggie-bashing...

Y'all better stop it, or I'll...I'll...

I'll think of something...You'll see!!!

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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:56 pm
HPD got me...

Last post by stevie_d_64 « Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:30 am
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by stevie_d_64 » Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:20 am

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Yep,

It was inevitable...62 in a 45...

My Dad's advice when I told him about it... Don't speed! (thanks Dad, yer a champion of the obvious! :lol:...

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Kinda like when certain people meet, and they know each is armed...They un-holster their weapons and put them on the table in front of each other......

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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:30 am
On a positive note, Hooooray for Weatherford PD

Last post by anygunanywhere « Fri Aug 05, 2005 2:51 pm
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by Bubba » Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:05 pm

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Last Saturday night I was in Chick-filet with my 15 month old grand daughter and wearing a dark knit shirt untucked to cover my 45 in a leather belt...

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Nay nay Steve.

Twas your bulges you wild and crazy guy!

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Last post by anygunanywhere
Fri Aug 05, 2005 2:51 pm
Bogus Stop by DPS

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:07 pm
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by tex45acp » Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:40 am
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Ok, first let me make a statement!!!

I honor & respect LEO's for the great job that they are doing!!!! I always tell them how much I appreciate...

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Yeah, I think this one's pretty much run it's course.

Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:07 pm
Charles, what do you think of this?

Last post by Chris « Thu May 12, 2005 9:30 pm
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by SJRTX » Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:26 pm
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Thu May 12, 2005 9:30 pm
police contacts

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by mec » Fri Dec 24, 2004 1:40 pm

I've had three or four pull-overs all handled professionally by DPS and Local Police. Others who have not had their chl license up front have run...

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Fri Dec 24, 2004 1:40 pm

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