Then on friday nights in our town; the police ignore the teens going up and down the strip in their cars. They will be squeeling tires and showing off; and I can't understand why.
2006-09-23 21:24:38 · 10 answers · asked by Busy Lady 2010 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Friday nights I can't find a police officer on the strip.
2006-09-23 21:29:46 · update #1
Quotas - they are required to get a certain number of tickets(or a certain amount of money from tickets), because if they don't then the city/state will drop the department's funding somewhat and if an individual cop doesn't meet his/her quota s/he won't get paid. The reason for this is that a fair chunk of a local government's revenue comes from people who are too lazy to slow down and just pay their tickets without raising a fuss. When the teens are out making asses of themselves, a cop has to decide first off if they're just showing off and not really hurting anybody, and they also have to consider the risk of giving chase - most teens won't pull over right away, and with the particularly gutsy ones it could turn into a high-speed chase and somebody could get hurt. It sucks, but it ain't worth people getting hurt just to stop teens from showing off and having a little fun. Granted, some of them are actually driving dangerously, and if they are putting themselves and others at risk then an officer has to decide if giving chase is worth the inherit risk. That, and there may indeed be lazy cops in your area - it happens from time to time. ;p
2006-09-23 21:43:48 · answer #1 · answered by Will 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The term is: REVENUE ENHANCEMENT. Most state and local governments are strapped for money. It is a very efficient use of the police officers time. He/She can write several citations in a very short period of time, putting needed revenue into the municipal budget. Remember, if they (your city) wasn't getting the money this way, they would have to "tax" something else what was even less popular.
A police officer doesn't just come to work and do what ever it is he/she wants to do. The area they patrol, and the type of "crime" they specifically target is determined by: (1) your city "fathers", and (2) complaints from citizens, such as yourself. The teenagers cruising you mentioned is not presently considered a priority problem, but if they were doing it in the daytime it might be different. The local merchants would complain that it was affecting their business, you would see a greater police presence there.
2006-09-23 22:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
counting on the state guidelines it ought to bypass both way. at the same time as you've gotten been interior the lines in case your vehicle is impeding site visitors it must be talked about. no longer having considered the precise parking pastime i will't supply a 100% sturdy answer although as a lot of that's as a lot because the officials theory. certain, officials are to be independent yet when he believed that you've been 'towing the line' legally then he may be out to get you. in case you clarify the issue and doing so changed into no longer your purpose most of the animosity ought to correctly be bumped off.
2016-11-23 18:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To a certain extend, you may be right because there are a few
black sheeps in the police force. However, the majority of them
are loyal, dedicated and civic-conscious and they carry out
their duty without fear or favour.
You must understand that in any sectors of public service, like
military, navy, police or air force, there are some who bring
shame or 'bad name' to their organisation.
2006-09-23 21:43:15 · answer #4 · answered by steplow33 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are out to get their brownie points that's why they do that.
They can sit and eat their donuts and wait on you to break the law then they will pull you over. They know the chances of you pulling straight over for them is higher then it is for most teens who are breaking the laws.
2006-09-23 21:27:39 · answer #5 · answered by deadly_rose_04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe on friday nights they are out fighting real crime since most of the bad stuff will happen on the weekends and during the week they are bored, so they will work on giving out those famous driving rewards.
2006-09-24 02:52:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well have ya ever got off work and wanted to get gone quick i know i do, easy reason to get pulled over right there, then write about 20 other tickets on top of that, seatbelt, loud exoust, license plate light out........whatever they got the chance to get ya on they do it
the kids up town will be kids i know i was and still am now instead of complaining about it how bout you talk to them , not just go up and chew there @$$ but talk to them, yes they are showing off but didnt you(or other half) when you were younger or were you grounded to the basement till you were out of college come on kids will be kids its either they do a burn out or they are shooting your cat on foot your choice...............
2006-09-23 21:36:56 · answer #7 · answered by tude 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Easy pickings.
2006-09-23 21:27:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are easy targets for lazy officers
2006-09-23 21:27:38 · answer #9 · answered by isabel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they r eating there donuts that why they dont do anything lol
2006-09-23 21:27:06 · answer #10 · answered by cookiemonster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋