Can you believe that these officers were allowed to get away with this stuff?

Question

What is the world coming to?
Can something be done about this?

2005 Ontario Medal for Police Bravery Recipients:

Provincial Constable Todd Bremner
Ontario Provincial Police, Oxford Detachment

On September 9, 2004, the Oxford OPP received a report that a transport
truck driver planned to commit suicide on Highway 401 by running out in front
of other trucks. Surveillance was set up immediately along the 401. Constable
Bremner was driving east on the highway when he saw a truck parked on the
westbound exit ramp to Drumbo Road. The truck driver had left his vehicle and
was walking toward the 401. Bremner made an emergency crossover through the
high volume of oncoming traffic to reach the exit. He then left his cruiser in
the ditch and ran behind the truck driver. Reaching the passing lane, the
truck driver was hit by two vehicles; uninjured, he kept going. Bremner put
his own life at risk by running across the highway and single-handedly
stopping the man

Provincial Constable Guy Harmison
Ontario Provincial Police, Lanark County Detachment

On March 12, 2004, a man attempted to break into a female friend's
residence in Gatineau, Quebec. He failed and drove off across the Quebec-
Ontario border. The Gatineau police forwarded the information on the man's
destination to the OPP who attempted to stop him on Regional Road 10 in the
Drummond Township. The man fled at a speed of 160 kilometres per hour to
Highway 15 where he turned north toward Carleton Place. Three police vehicles
with emergency lights and sirens activated were now pursuing the man who
suddenly pulled into the southbound lane directly in front of an oncoming
vehicle. To prevent a head-on collision, Harmison drove his cruiser in front
of the man's vehicle. The man slammed into the rear of Harmison's cruiser and
sideswiped the oncoming vehicle. The fugitive's car finally stopped and the
man was arrested.

Harmison was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital
with back injuries. The southbound passenger car that was involved in the
collision was carrying a family of two adults and three children from the
Ottawa area. Thanks to the Harmison's actions, none were seriously injured.

Sergeant Tapio Paajanen
Greater Sudbury Police Services

On January 6, 2005, a 77-year-old Naughton resident fell through the ice
while cross-country skiing on Whitefish River. Sergeant Tapio Paajanen arrived
on the scene and, with little regard for his own personal safety, crawled
toward the elderly gentleman before breaking through the thin ice. He swam to
the victim, grabbed hold and returned to shore, breaking the ice with the
elbow of his free arm until he found solid ice. He then pulled himself and the
elderly person to safety. This water rescue proved even more difficult because
the victim was still wearing his cross-country skis. The victim survived and
Sergeant Paajanen

Harmison was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital
with back injuries. The southbound passenger car that was involved in the
collision was carrying a family of two adults and three children from the
Ottawa area. Thanks to the Harmison's actions, none were seriously injured.

Sergeant Tapio Paajanen
Greater Sudbury Police Services

On January 6, 2005, a 77-year-old Naughton resident fell through the ice
while cross-country skiing on Whitefish River. Sergeant Tapio Paajanen arrived
on the scene and, with little regard for his own personal safety, crawled
toward the elderly gentleman before breaking through the thin ice. He swam to
the victim, grabbed hold and returned to shore, breaking the ice with the
elbow of his free arm until he found solid ice. He then pulled himself and the
elderly person to safety. This water rescue proved even more difficult because
the victim was still wearing his cross-country skis. The victim survived and
Sergeant Paajanen

Oops posted that last part twice!

Hey this cutting and pasting thing is harder than it looks!

Lee: I know that these were good officers, that's why I'm posting this. I actually know one of these officers quite well.
I was being facetious in response to someone else who is posting cut and paste articles and silly headline questions.

Answer 1

These Police are nuts!. Risking their lives for people they don't even know. Why don't they go over the border, get some donuts, and take a break.
That's it, I'm at war with Canada.
true_blue, you're first.

Answer 2

I fail to see what the problem is here. You stated that you can not believe these officers were ALLOWED to do this? WOW, I am really amazed. From the stories that you posted, these officers acted admirably and courages. Officers put their lives on the line every day. The point being to protect and to serve. This is why an officer is forced to shot someone and then turn around and try to save their life. More than once I have put my life out there to save another. Some times that involves putting my unit in front of a car to stop that car from killing someone. That is my job and the career I choose. In stead of wondering why they did it, give the thanks that they did it. Some guy off his rocker and jumps into on coming traffic could kill other drivers very easy.

Answer 3

And sadly, there are so many officers getting away with stuff like this, and many people are not even aware of it!

Answer 4

Can something be done about this?All these questions will be answered in the next thousand years or so. The U.N. has looked into the problem and is very disappointed.If we are not strong in our Convictions, our Jails will overflow with these Creatures who have no Respect.Indeed, this question was bandied around the RANDUM corporation, and it slowly drove them home. Here is their survey, taken at RANDUM itself; you may draw your own cartoons....By the way, what's your name again? I didn't catch it... I will what? I see... Do you take bribes? All right then, now you're talking! It's just an expression... I know you've been talking: oh, never mind the formalities... I'll do what I can..

Answer 5

Sham on you...these people risk their valuable lives everyday for unappreciative people like yourself...that's wrong to the cops that risked their lives thank you..and very admirable! Keep up the amazing work! You Rock

Answer 6

When will we stop the madness!! These cops are out of control. Breaking traffic laws so that they could save a life. Who do they think they are?

Answer 7

Wow I'm moving to Canada
Do I need a green card to move to Canada? I've lived so close but never even visited. Is it true I cant bring a handgun?

Answer 8

i used to live in canada. it's amazing what they do there isn't it?

yeah i think we should be giving snoop dog some more credit, obviously not anyone can copy and paste. lol

Answer 9

Most Peace Officers are great !!!

Answer 10

Too bad the American media only mentions all the bad cop stories and not the good cops stories. The American press is a crime in itself.