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    Getting fed up?

    As a teacher, I get fed up with the same bad behaviors. Because they are repeated over and over, I tend to have automatic responses. I wonder if Officers tend to run into the same thing.
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    Star?

    Western movies emphasize the use of the metal star on the law enforcement in a town. What the star symbolize? If I am correct there are other markings on the star or words. What is the history behind it?
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    Compared to the days of Dukes of Hazard...

    Compared to the days of Dukes of Hazard, what advancements in car chases are there? How are they handled differently? How are they handled in general today? Do some states have more car chases then other annually? Just curiosity.
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    Relationships?

    Is it difficult to find a relationship partner, since a police officer lives a more dangerous life then some? Personally, I could not be married to an officer. I would always be worried he that he may not come home one day. Or that some crook will have something against he and do something...
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    Uniform?

    How comfortable are police officer uniforms? Some look tight in parts of the body. The fabric looks rough and stiff too. How would change the uniform and what would you keep?
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    Humor

    How often do people try to use humor to get out of a ticket for any reason they were pulled over? Anyone have examples of humor that had been used that got them out a ticket or not? Just asking, because I watched Fluffy the comedian on comedy central and he had mentioned his friend trying this?
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    Movies and Television?

    How many cops join the profession because they watched a movie or grew up seeing a television show that inspired them to be an officer? Those who do join because of this influence, are they later disappointed that the job is not like it is in the movies?
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    On the side of the road?

    Cops will sit on the side of the road to help keep safety for drivers. Of course to pull the speeder over if needed too. I wonder what you guys do while you are waiting to see if someone is disobeying the law or driving unsafe?
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    Insurance?

    In the past I was rear ended and I did not get the other person information, because we did not see any damage. Later when I was getting other repair done, it was noticed that the rear bumper was actually cracked underneath. Apparently, it is wise to get information no matter what. My...
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    Large Game Life?

    There has been a few times when I am driving to work, I see deer that had been recently hit and dead (thank Goodness) on the side of the rode. Is it required that the police notify proper authorities to dispose of the poor animal's remains? I ask because I have seen deer lay on the road for...
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    Backing out of a parking space?

    I drive a sedan car. There are so many SUV's now. When I park my car at a shopping center or work with SUV's on either side, I find it difficult to back out of the space. I am always afraid that other people who are driving up and down the parking lot lanes will drive into, since I can not...
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    Dougnuts?

    How often in a cops career do they here jokes about doughnuts? Does it bother cops to hear these jokes? Wonder how they got started?
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    Stress?

    I wonder how different professionals rank in regard to stress. Where would a police officer be listed for the stress he or she is under compared to a teacher, fire fighter, office worker, etc. I would think that as an officer the stress would be like a roller coaster. One hour you are fine...
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    Watched a parking lot accident and wondered...

    I was in the parking lot of my local YMCA. I put my baby in the car and noticed another member who was getting in their car about two cars down from me. I thought that I need to be aware if she backs out while I do to be sure we do not collide. I started to back up when I saw a car that...
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    Speed Cameras

    If speed camera are placed n roads and highways for the purpose of public safety, then why are they hidden? Where I live, speed cameras are concealed behind port-a-potties at road work areas and cop cars are unmarked. If it is for safety, then why not have marked cars and flashing bright...
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